CREAM shortening, sugar and eggs together until light and fluffy; STIR in buttermilk.
SIFT together flour, soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; STIR into creamed mixture.
STIR in oats, raisins, and nuts.
On a lightly greased cookie sheet, DROP tablespoonsful two inches apart.
BAKE 350F for eight to ten minutes; COOL slightly; REMOVE to rack.
Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 447 Calories; 8g Fat (16.0% calories from fat); 12g Protein; 84g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 54mg Cholesterol; 533mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Fruit; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 1 1/2 Fat; 2 Other Carbohydrates.