Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies
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A home-kitchen version of old-fashioned oatmeal cookies, written step by step so it's easy to follow that's worth the oven time.
Ingredients
- 1 c. raisins
- 1 c. water
- 3/4 c. solid Crisco
- 1 1/2 c. sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 1/2 c. flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. soda
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tsp. cloves
- 2 c. rolled oats
- 1/2 c. chopped nuts
Method
Simmer raisins and water over low heat for 20 to 30 minutes. Drain raisin liquid into a measuring cup; add enough water to make 1/2 cup.
Mix shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla; stir in raisin liquid.
Measure flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices.
Add rolled oats, nuts and raisins.
Drop by spoonfuls onto a cookie sheet.
Bake until golden brown at 350°.
Makes 5 dozen.
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