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Dad's Oatmeal Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 8
These were my Dad's favorite when I was a kid, now they are hubby's favorite.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup butter flavor shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups oatmeal (regular, not instant or quick)
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup finely diced walnuts (optional)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cream butter, shortening and sugars. Add egg, water and vanilla and mix well.
3. Sift together flour, salt and baking soda. Add to creamed mixture and mix well.
4. Stir in oats and raisins.
5. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets.
6. Bake for about 11-12 minutes.
By RecipeOfHealth.com