FAMILY-FAVORITE OATMEAL COOKIES

Family-Favorite Oatmeal Cookies image

My mother got this recipe in about 1910 when she was a housekeeper and cook for the local physician. The doctor's wife was an excellent cook and taught my mother of lot of her cooking techniques. The cookies soon became a favorite in our home and, when I got married and had a family of my own, they were a favorite throughout the years. My five children also enjoy baking these cookies for their own families-it's a real family tradition.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

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. , Drop dough by heaping tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.