Raisin Honey Chews

3/4 c Shortening

3/4 c Granulated sugar

1/2 c Honey

1 Egg

1/2 ts Grated orange peel

1 1/4 c All-purpose flour

1 ts Baking soda

1/2 ts Salt

2 c Oatmeal, quick cooking

1 c Seedless raisins

Cream together shortening, sugar, honey, egg and peel. Stir in flour, soda, salt and oats; beat well. Add raisins. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake abouve oven center at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until evenly browned. Let stand on sheets 2 to 3 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool. Makes about 36 cookies. Lorna Brown, Prodigy Food & Wine Board