Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies
Category: Dessert
Ingredients
- 1 c. raisins
- 1 c. water
- 3/4 c. solid Crisco
- 1 1/2 c. sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 1/2 c. flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. soda
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tsp. cloves
- 2 c. rolled oats
- 1/2 c. chopped nuts
Nutrition
Values are indicative, matched from the Open Food Facts food database. per 100 g
- 440kcalCalories
- 4.0gProtein
- 14.0gFat
- 72.0gCarbohydrates
- 36.0gSugars
- 0.9gSalt
Instructions
1. Simmer raisins and water over low heat for 20 to 30 minutes. Drain raisin liquid into a measuring cup; add enough water to make 1/2 cup.
2. Mix shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla; stir in raisin liquid.
3. Measure flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices.
4. Add rolled oats, nuts and raisins.
5. Drop by spoonfuls onto a cookie sheet.
6. Bake until golden brown at 350°.
7. Makes 5 dozen.
