150 Year Old Oatmeal Cookies
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup lard
3 egg yolks
2 cups flour
2 cups oatmeal (old fashioned)
1/2 cup raisins, chopped
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 egg whites, well beaten
Mix ingredients, add egg whites last. This is a very stiff mixture, but do not moisten. Drop with teaspoon 2 inches apart. Bake in moderate oven (350).