These are the best oatmeal cookies I have ever eaten.
Original recipe makes 6 dozen
Ingredients
1 cup raisins
1 cup water
3/4 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 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
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
- Simmer raisins and water over medium heat until raisins are plump, about 15 minutes. Drain raisins, reserving the liquid. Add enough water to reserved liquid to measure 1/2 cup.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Mix the shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla thoroughly. Stir in reserved liquid.
- Blend in the remaining ingredients.
- Drop by rounded teaspoons about 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown.
Nutrition
Calories: 146 kcal
Carbohydrates: 21.5 g
Cholesterol: 12 mg
Fat: 6 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 2.2 g
Sodium: 111 mg