Grandma’s Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Name: Grandma's Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 dozen.
Ingredients: 2 cups raisins, chopped; 2 cups boiling water; 3/4 cup butter-flavored shortening; 1 cup sugar; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups old-fashioned oats; 1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups chopped walnuts

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 10 min./batch YIELD: 4 dozen.

This is our family's very favorite cookie recipe. I've never tasted any like it! The oatmeal raisin cookies freeze well, too. —Susanne Spicker, North Ogden, Utah

Ingredients

2 cups raisins, chopped
2 cups boiling water
3/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°. Place raisins in a small bowl. Cover with boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts and raisins.
3. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until bottoms are browned. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 134 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 63mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

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