old-fashion oatmeal and raisins cookies
(2 ratings)
These are a moist cookie and very delicious !!! I first got this recipe off of a recipe card club from Betty Crocker over 35 years ago .
(2 ratings)
yield
6 -1/2 dozen (less if bigger cookies)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
10 Min
Ingredients For old-fashion oatmeal and raisins cookies
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1 craisins
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1 cwater
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3/4 cshortening
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1 1/2 csugar
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2eggs
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1 tspvanilla
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2 1/2 cflour*
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1 tspsoda
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1 tspsalt
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1 tspcinnamon
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1/2 tspbaking powder
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1/2 tspcloves (i never use it)
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2 coatmeal, uncooked
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1/2 cchopped walnuts
How To Make old-fashion oatmeal and raisins cookies
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1Simmer raisins and water in a small sauce pan over medium heat until the raisins are plump.
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2Drain raisins ; reserving liquid . Add enough water to measure 1/2 cup.
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3Pre-heat oven to 400°
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4Mix thoroughly shortening , sugar , eggs and vanilla.
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5Stir in the reserved liquid.
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6Blend in remaining ingredients.
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7Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2" apart on a un-greased baking sheet. I like bigger cookies so I use a medium ice cream scooper , it makes perfectly rounded cookies.
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8Bake 8 - 10 minutes or until brown.
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9* if using self rising flour , omit soda , salt and baking powder.
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