Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 30 |
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Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies are from Michelle Wise of Spring Mills, Pennsylvania. They're my favorite cookies to take on a trip my favorite cookies to take on a trip because they stay moist and aren't too sweet, Michelle informs. My mother passes the recipe on to me. Ingredients:
1 cup raisins |
1 cup water |
3/4 cup shortening |
1-1/2 cups sugar |
2 eggs |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves |
2 cups quick-cooking oats |
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional |
Directions:
1. In a saucepan, cook raisins in water over medium heat until plump, about 15 minutes. Drain, reserving liquid. Add enough water to liquid to measure 1/2 cup. In a bowl, cream shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Stir in raisin liquid. Blend in dry ingredients. Stir in raisins and oats. Add nuts if desired.
2. Drop by teaspoonfuls about 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10 to 12 minutes or until light brown. Yield: 5 dozen.
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