Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 Cup raisins
- 1 Cup water
- 3/4 Cup shortening
- 1 1/2 Cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 Tsp. vanilla
- 2 1/2 Cups flour
- 1 Tsp. soda
- 1 Tsp. salt
- 1 Tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 Tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 Tsp. cloves
- 2 Cups oats
- 1/2 Cup chopped nuts
Instructions
- Simmer raisins and water over medium heat until raisins are plump about 15 minutes.
- Drain raisins, reserving the liquid.
- Add enough water if needed to measure 1/2 cup.
- Heat over to 400°.
- Mix thoroughly shortening, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix thoroughly shortening, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- Stir in reserved liquid.
- Blend in remaining ingredients.
- Drop dough by rounded teaspoonful about 2-inches apart onto greased baking sheets.
- Bake 8-10 minutes or until brown.
- About 6 1/2 dozen cookies.
Notes
Credit by: Sandi Weber
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