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Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies are from Michelle Wise of Spring Mills, Pennsylvania. "They're my favorite cookies to take on a trip my favorite cookies to take on a trip because they stay moist and aren't too sweet," Michelle informs. "My mother passes the recipe on to me."

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Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 10 min.

Yield: 30 Servings

30 10 40

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 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

Directions

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.
Drop by teaspoonfuls about 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10 to 12 minutes or until light brown. Yield: 5 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 161 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 14 mg cholesterol, 133 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies in Taste of Home April/May 1993, p54