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Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 C raisins
1 C water
3/4 C shortening
1 1/2 C sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 1/2 C flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp ground cloves
2 C quick cooking oats
3/4 C chopped walnuts (optional)
Directions:
Directions:
In a saucepan, cook raisins in water over medium heat until plump (about 15 minutes). Drain, reserving liquid. To the liquid, add enough water to measure 1/2 cup.

In a mixing bowl, cream the shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Stir in the raisin liquid. Blend in the dry ingredients. Stir in the raisins and oats. Add nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
5 dozen cookies

 

 

 

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