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oatmeal raisin cookies

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Recipe by
Victoria Fincher
@CaptainMommy
Idyllwild, CA

This recipe is from Susanne Spickler (North Ogden, Utah) courtesy of Taste of Home magazine. I'm posting here to make my Christmas gift basket shopping list.

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(1 rating)
yield 4 dozen
prep time 25 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For oatmeal raisin cookies

  • 2 c
    raisins, chopped
  • 2 c
    boiling water
  • 3/4 c
    butter flavored shortening
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 3
    eggs
  • 2 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 2 c
    old fashioned oats
  • 1 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 2 c
    chopped walnuts

How To Make oatmeal raisin cookies

  • 1
    Place raisins in small bowl; cover with boiling water. Let stand 5 minutes; drain. Set aside.
  • 2
    In large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs.
  • 3
    Combine flour, oats, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture, mixing well. Stir in walnuts & raisins.
  • 4
    Drop by rounded tablespoon onto greased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass.
  • 5
    Bake at 325 for 9 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
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