Oatmeal Cookies

13 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 to 2 c. raisins
  • 1 c. shortening (oleo or Crisco)
  • 1 c. sugar (white)
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 c. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg or allspice
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
  • 2 c. quick cooking oatmeal
  • 6 Tbsp. raisin liquid
  • 1 c. broken pecans

Directions

  1. 1
    Cover raisins with boiling water and cook 5 minutes.
  2. 2
    Drain, reserving 6 tablespoons juice.
  3. 3
    Cream shortening and sugar thoroughly.
  4. 4
    Add eggs and beat until smooth.
  5. 5
    Sift flour with salt, soda and spices.
  6. 6
    Mix with oatmeal and add to first mixture alternately with raisin liquid.
  7. 7
    Add raisins and nut meats.
  8. 8
    Drop on greased baking sheet at 400° for 10 to 12 minutes.
  9. 9
    Makes 4 dozen.

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