old fashioned oatmeal raisin cookies
The raisins are cooked in a saucepan until they are plump and juicy and then the liquid is added to the dough to make them moist. This is the only way my mom ever baked them.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup raisins (any kind)
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
How To Make old fashioned oatmeal raisin cookies
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Step 1Simmer raisins and water in a small saucepan over low heat until raisins are plump, 20-30 minutes. Drain raisin liquid into measuring cup and add enough water to make 1/2 cup. Preheat oven to 400.
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Step 2Cream shortening, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir in raisin liquid.
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Step 3Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices; stir in to shortening mixture.
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Step 4Add rolled oats, raisins, and nuts if desired. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from baking sheet and cool.
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