oatmeal raisin cookies
A classic oatmeal raisin cookie with a rich walnut flavor.
Ingredients
shortening
1 cup
sugar
1 cup
packed brown sugar
1 cup
eggs
2
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon
old-fashioned oats
3 cups
all-purpose flour
11⁄2 cups
baking soda
1 teaspoon
salt
1 teaspoon
chopped walnuts
1⁄2 cup
golden raisins
1⁄2 cup
Instructions
1
Step 1
Cream the shortening and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in the walnuts and raisins.
2
Step 2
Drop by tablespoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375°F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to wire racks to cool. Yield: 5 dozen
