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oatmeal raisin cookies

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Victoria Fincher
@CaptainMommy
Idyllwild, CA

This recipe is from Susanne Spickler (North Ogden, Utah) courtesy of Taste of Home magazine. I'm posting here to make my Christmas gift basket shopping list.

(1 rating)
yield 4 dozen
prep time 25 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For oatmeal raisin cookies

  • 2 c
    raisins, chopped
  • 2 c
    boiling water
  • 3/4 c
    butter flavored shortening
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 3
    eggs
  • 2 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 2 c
    old fashioned oats
  • 1 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 2 c
    chopped walnuts

How To Make oatmeal raisin cookies

  • 1
    Place raisins in small bowl; cover with boiling water. Let stand 5 minutes; drain. Set aside.
  • 2
    In large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs.
  • 3
    Combine flour, oats, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture, mixing well. Stir in walnuts & raisins.
  • 4
    Drop by rounded tablespoon onto greased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass.
  • 5
    Bake at 325 for 9 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
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