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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

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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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 dozen

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shortening
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • 5 1/2 cups minute oatmeal
  • 2 cup raisins or more
  • 2 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 4 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 cup nuts optional

Instructions
 

  • Cream shortening and sugars together
  • Add eggs, one at a time
  • Add vanilla
  • Mix well.
  • Add dry ingredients
  • Stir in raisins and (optional) nuts
  • Drop on greased cookie tray
  • Bake at 350 for 10-12 minute