Family-Favorite Oatmeal Cookies

Name: Family-Favorite Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients: 2 cups packed brown sugar; 1 cup shortening; 3 large eggs; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 cups old-fashioned oats; 1 cup raisins; 1 cup chopped walnuts

12 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup shortening
3 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, salt, baking powder, soda and cinnamon; add alternately to the creamed mixture with buttermilk. Fold in the oats, raisins and nuts.
2

Drop dough by heaping tablespoonfuls onto greased
3

. Bake at 350° for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks.