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Old-fashioned Oatmeal Cookies #2
Author/Submitted by:
From: "Taste of Home Magazine" Posted by: Debbie Carlson - Cooking Echo
Servings: 60
Categories:
Cookies
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Desserts
Ingredients: 1
cup
Raisins 1
cup
Water 3/4
cup
Shortening 1 1/2
cups
Sugar 2
Eggs 1
teaspoon
Vanilla extract 2 1/2
cups
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
Directions:
In a saucepan, cook raisins in water over medium heat until plump, about 15 minutes. Drain, reserving liquid. Add enough water to measure 1/2 cup. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Stir in raisin liquid. Blend in dry ingredients. Stir in raisins and oats. Add nuts if desired. Drop by teaspoonfuls about 2" apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until light brown.
"They're my favorite cookies to take on a trip because they stay moist and aren't too sweet." - Michelle Wise
"They're my favorite cookies to take on a trip because they stay moist and aren't too sweet." - Michelle Wise
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