Mary’s Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe

Posted by NancyRadler on February 10th, 2009 at 01:21pm

These oatmeal raisin cookies came from my mother in law. They are soft, slightly sweet drop cookies.

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Ingredients

3/4 C. shortening
1 C. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 lg. eggs
4 Tbs. milk
1 C. raisins (plumped)
2 C. all purpose flour
2 C. quick cooking oats

Directions

Cream shortening and sugar. Add cinnamon, cloves, salt, baking powder and vanilla. Mix well. Add eggs and milk and mix well. Add raisins(drained from plumping in boiling water). Add flour and mix. Add oatmeal and mix. Use two teaspoons to drop by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets covered in foil. Place about one inch apart. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 12-14 minutes. Edges should be slightly brown. Let sit for 2 minutes and move to a plate to cool. Makes approximately 4 dozen cookies.
Preparation Time
20  minutes

Cooking Time
14  minutes

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