Old-fashioned oatmeal cookies

Old-fashioned oatmeal cookies

Ingredients/Components

• sugar
• cinnamon - 1 tsp
• eggs - 2 item
• vanilla - 1 tsp
• salt - 1 tsp
• chopped nuts - 1/2 c
• water - 1 c
• soda - 1 tsp
• baking powder - 1/2 tsp
• shortening - 3/4 c
• sifted flour
• raisins - 1 c
• cloves - 1/2 tsp
• oats - 2 c

How to make old-fashioned oatmeal cookies:

Simmer raisins and water over medium heat until raisins are plump, about 15 minutes. Drain, reserving the liquid (add enough water to make 1 cup). Mix shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla well. Stir in reserved liquid. Blend in remaining ingredients. Drop by rounded teaspoonful about 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly brown. Makes about 6 dozen.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Drop cookies, Cookie and brownie.