Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
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Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: American
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Serves: 6 dozen
 
Simple and satisfying - these oatmeal raisin cookies add some extra oomph to your taste. A simple recipe that keeps well frozen and is a delight to serve with fruit or milk.
Ingredients
  • 2 cups shortening
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • 5½ cups minute oatmeal
  • 2 cup raisins (or more)
  • 2¼ tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 4½ cups flour
  • 1 cup nuts (optional)
Instructions
  1. Cream shortening and sugars together
  2. Add eggs, one at a time
  3. Add vanilla
  4. Mix well.
  5. Add dry ingredients
  6. Stir in raisins and (optional) nuts
  7. Drop on greased cookie tray
  8. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minute
Recipe by My Windowsill at https://mywindowsill.com/easy-oatmeal-raisin-cookies/