Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies

January 19, 2013

Who doesn't love a good oatmeal cookie?

1 cup raisins
1 cup water
3/4 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cloves
2 cups oats
1/2 cup chopped nuts

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

Nutritions

Calories
73

Sodium
61mg
2% DV

Fat
2g
3% DV

Protein
1g
3% DV

Carbs
11g
3% DV

Fiber
0.6000000000000001g
2% DV