The Oatmeal Trail Cookie

Makes about: 42 cookies

1 cup shortening
 1 cup sugar * omit if your diabetic
 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed * omit if your diabetic
2 eggs * omit if allergic
 2 Tbsp. Milk * omit if allergic
 1 1/2 tsp. Pure vanilla extract
 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
 1 tsp. Baking soda
 1/2 tsp. Salt
4 cups oatmeal
 1 cup trail mix

 Directions:

 Preheat the oven to 375 F. In a large bowl blend shortening with sugars, adding sugar gradually.
 Add eggs, milk, and vanilla; beat well. Add flour, salt and baking soda; beat well. Stir in oats and trail mix. Drop by rounded Tablespoonfuls, about 2 inches apart, onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 13- 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes. Place cookies on a wire rack to cool.