Big Softies

Name: Big Softies
Ingredients: 1/2 c. boiling water; 1 c. raisins; 1 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour; 3/4 tsp. soda; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 3/4 c. shortening, soft; 3/4 c. sugar; 2 eggs; 1 1/2 c. quick or old fashioned oats, uncooked

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. boiling water
1 c. raisins
1 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. shortening, soft
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. quick or old fashioned oats, uncooked

Directions

1

Pour boiling water over raisins and let stand for 10 minutes. Drain raisins, reserving 1/4 cup liquid.
2

Sift together flour, soda, salt and spices into a bowl.
3

Add shortening, sugar, eggs and reserved liquid.
4

Beat until smooth, about 2 minutes.
5

Stir in raisins and oats.
6

Chill dough.
7

Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets.
8

Bake in preheated moderate oven (350°) about 15 minutes.
9

Makes 3 dozen large cookies.