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Donna's 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
2 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
2 c. rolled oats
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400º.
Soak raisins in 1 c. water for 20-30 minutes. Drain and add enough liquid to make 1/2 cup.
Mix shortening and sugar till fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add vanilla.
Mix in all dry ingredients and drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheet.
Bake 8 - 10 minutes.

 

 

 

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