Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Grease baking sheets with shortening. Place sheets of foil on countertop for cooling cookies.

2. Combine shortening, brown sugar, egg, milk and vanilla in large bowl. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended.

3. Combine oats, flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Mix into creamed mixture at low speed just until blended. Stir in chocolate chips, raisins, nuts and sunflower seeds.

4. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls (15 mL) of dough 2 inches (5 cm) apart onto prepared baking sheet.

5. Bake one baking sheet at a time at 375F (190C) for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly browned. DO NOT OVERBAKE.

Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet. Remove cookies to foil to cool completely.

Makes: About 3 dozen cookies
Note: You may substitute 3 cups (750 mL) of prepared trail mix (available in grocery or health food stores) for the chips, raisins, nuts and sunflower seeds.

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