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oatmeal raisin

Grandpa's Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

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Oatmeal with raisin and a few spices are great for autumn baking - but they're good any time of the year with a glass of milk!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 dozen

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shortening I use butter
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • 5 1/2 cups minute oatmeal I use regular unless I have minute oatmeal
  • 2 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 4 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 cup raisins or more - and I use a lot more!
  • 1 cup nuts optional
  • Cinnamon optional I use 1 tsp.

Instructions
 

  • Cream shortening and sugars together
  • Add eggs. Mix well.
  • Add dry ingredients, then stir in raisins.
  • Drop on greased cookie sheets.
  • Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes