OLD FASHIONED OATMEAL COOKIES

Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies image

These are the best oatmeal cookies I have ever eaten.

Provided by B. Stoltson

Categories Desserts Cookies Oatmeal Cookie Recipes Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipes

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup raisins
1 cup water
¾ cup shortening
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups rolled oats
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

Simmer raisins and water over medium heat until raisins are plump, about 15 minutes. Drain raisins, reserving the liquid. Add enough water to reserved liquid to measure 1/2 cup.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Mix the shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla thoroughly. Stir in reserved liquid.
Blend in the remaining ingredients.
Drop by rounded teaspoons about 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 111.2 mg, Sugar 10.9 g