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OLD FASHIONED OATMEAL COOKIES

I have used this recipe for many, many years. They disappear so quickly that I always make a double batch. These freeze well if you can keep them around long enough!! Makes 6 to 7 dozen cookies.





List of Ingredients



• 1 cup raisins
  
• 1 cup water
  
• 3/4 cup shortening
  
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
  
• 2 eggs
  
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
  
• 2-1/2 cups all purpose flour
  
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
  
• 1 teaspoon salt
  
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves ( I use allspice )
  
• 2 cups rolled oats
  
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  






Instructions



1. Simmer raisins and water in saucepan over low heat until raisins are plump,20 to 30 minutes. Drain raisin liquid into measuring cup. Add enough water to make 1/2 cup.
   
2. Heat oven to 400 degrees ( moderate hot ). Mix shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Stir in raisin liquid. Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices; blend in. Add rolled oats, nuts and raisins. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
   






Final Comments


Sometimes I mix in 1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips with the oats, nuts and raisins. Mmmm !!!