OATMEAL NUT COOKIES

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A friend gave me this recipe many years ago, and it's since become a family favorite. I love the aroma of these cookies as they're baking.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups old-fashioned oats
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup golden raisins

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts and raisins., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 64mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.