Soft Zucchini Cookies

1/2 Cup shortening
1/2 Cup sugar
1 Cup brown sugar
2 Eggs, beaten
3 Cups peeled, coarsely grated zucchini
2-1/2 Cups flour
2 Cups quick-cooking oatmeal
1 Teaspoon baking powder
1/2 Teaspoon baking soda
1 Teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1 Cup chopped nuts
1 Cup raisins

- Cream shortening, sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until fluffy; stir in zucchini. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; add to zucchini mixture. Stir in oatmeal until well blended. Add nuts and raisins. Drop by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375°F for 12-15 minutes.