OLD-FASHIONED OATMEAL COOKIES

Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies image

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."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup raisins
1 cup water
3/4 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large 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
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

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 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° for 10 to 12 minutes or until light brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 133mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.