old-fashion oatmeal and raisins cookies

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Karla Everett
Greenacres, WA

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

  • 1 c
    raisins
  • 1 c
    water
  • 3/4 c
    shortening
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 2 1/2 c
    flour*
  • 1 tsp
    soda
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    cloves (i never use it)
  • 2 c
    oatmeal, uncooked
  • 1/2 c
    chopped walnuts

How To Make old-fashion oatmeal and raisins cookies

  • 1
    Simmer raisins and water in a small sauce pan over medium heat until the raisins are plump.
  • 2
    Drain raisins ; reserving liquid . Add enough water to measure 1/2 cup.
  • 3
    Pre-heat oven to 400°
  • 4
    Mix thoroughly shortening , sugar , eggs and vanilla.
  • 5
    Stir in the reserved liquid.
  • 6
    Blend in remaining ingredients.
  • 7
    Drop 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.
  • 8
    Bake 8 - 10 minutes or until brown.
  • 9
    * if using self rising flour , omit soda , salt and baking powder.

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