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Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies

Name: Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 5 dozen.
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

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 10 min.

Makes

5 dozen

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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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

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.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 161 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 133mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

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