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Old Fashioned Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 C. Seedless raisins
1 C. Water
3/4 C. Soft shortening
1 1/2 Sugar
2 Eggs
1 t. Vanilla
2 1/2 C. Plain flour
1/2 t. Baking powder
1 t. Baking soda
1 t. Salt
1 t. Cinnamon
1/2 t. Cloves
2 C. Rolled Oats
Directions:
Directions:
Simmer raisings and water in sauce pan over low heat until raisins are plump. (20 - 30 minutes)

Drain raisin liquid into measuring cup and add water to make 1/2 cup.

Heat oven to 400º.

Cream shortening, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in raisin liquid. Blend flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices. Stir into creamed mixture. Add oats and raisins.

Drop rounded teaspoons onto ungreased baking sheet.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Charlie loved these cookies and he learned to make them for himself!

 

 

 

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