Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies

When I eat a cookie, the first thing I notice is whether or not it is still soft like when you first take it out of the oven. Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies is a cookie recipe that makes the basic oatmeal cookie that you love and remember.

Ingredients

1 cup raisins
1 cup water
3/4 cup shortening
1 1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups oats
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Instructions

Simmer raisins in water over medium heat until raisins are plump, about 15 minutes. Drain, reserving liquid; add water to measure 1/2 cup.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Mix shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Stir in liquid. Blend in the rest of the ingredients.
Drop 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes, until light brown.

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mikki60

Jan 21, 2012

I use to have this recipe it was from my grandmother that i have lost over 40 years age. Not the recipe grandma I lost :(> These are the BEST Oatmeal cookies I have ever had and my family just loves them. Now I can sent the recipe to my son wife. Thank You Mr Food for saving me.