Farm Style Oatmeal Cookies

2c. packed brown sugar
1c. shortening
1/2c. buttermilk
1t. vanilla
4c. oats
1 3/4 c. all-purpose or whole wheat flour
1t. baking soda
3/4t. salt
Raisins

Mix brown sugar, shortening, buttermilk, and vanilla. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bake at 375 for 8-10 min. Immediately remove from pan. Makes 7 dozen.