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Ingredients
| seedless raisins (packed): 1 cup |
| water: 1 cup |
| multipurpose shortening: 3/4 cup |
| granulated sugar: 1 1/2 cups |
| eggs: 2 |
| vanilla extract: 1 tsp |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 2 1/2 cups |
| baking soda: 1 tsp |
| salt: 1 tsp |
| ground cinnamon: 1 tsp |
| baking powder: 1/2 tsp |
| ground cloves: 1/4 tsp |
| quick oats: 2 cups |
| walnuts (chopped): 1/2 cup |
Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies
Credit: AllRecipes
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"Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies are from Michelle Wise of Spring Mills, Pennsylvania. 'They're my favorite cookies to take on a trip my favorite cookies to take on a trip because they stay moist and aren't too sweet,' Michelle informs. 'My mother passes the recipe on to me.'"
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Prep Time
30 min -
Cook Time
10 min -
Servings
30 serving(s)
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Directions
- In a saucepan, cook raisins in water over medium heat until plump, about 15 minutes. Drain, reserving liquid. Add enough water to liquid to measure 1/2 cup. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Stir in raisin liquid. Blend in dry ingredients. Stir in raisins and oats. Add nuts if desired. Drop by teaspoonfuls about 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes or until light brown.