grandma nellies oatmeal raisin cookies

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Recipe by
Lynda England
Cathlamet, WA

This is a 100 year old recipe given to me by a dear friend. I make it every year and it is loved by all.

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prep time 25 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For grandma nellies oatmeal raisin cookies

  • 1 c
    shortening
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar ( dark brown or white sugar)
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    cloves
  • 1/2 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 1 c
    raisins
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 c
    walnut pieces
  • 2 c
    oatmeal
  • 2 c
    white or whole wheat flour

How To Make grandma nellies oatmeal raisin cookies

  • 1
    Cream first 8 items Optional One cup raisins ( bring these to a boil in just enough water to cover them. Drain raisins and save 1/2 cup water to the raisin water add 1 teaspoon baking soda and stir until disolved. add this to the above creamed items also add 2 cups oatmeal and 2 cups flour a little at a time until disolved.. Nuts are optional about 1 cup works well these don't spread much so scoop about an ice cream scoop is a good amount per cookie. Bake at 350 for 10 to 15 minutes until slightly brown on edges. I sprinkle with colored sugar for the holidays.

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