Name: Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1 cup raisins -; 1 cup water -; 3/4 cup shortening -; 1-1/2 cups sugar -; 2 large eggs -; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -; 2-1/2 cups 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 -

Recipe information

Cooking:

30 min.

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Ingredients for - Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies

1. 1 cup raisins -

2. 1 cup water -

3. 3/4 cup shortening -

4. 1-1/2 cups sugar -

5. 2 large eggs -

6. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -

7. 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour -

8. 1 teaspoon baking soda -

9. 1 teaspoon salt -

10. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon -

11. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder -

12. 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves -

13. 2 cups quick-cooking oats -

14. 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional -

How to cook deliciously - Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies

1. Stage

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. Stage

Drop by teaspoonfuls about 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10 to 12 minutes or until light brown.