OLD FASHIONED OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

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Cookies like Grandma used to make. The secret is boiling the raisins to plump them up, which adds a great dimension to the wonderful spicy taste of this soft cookie. These are real special!

Provided by Marie

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 6 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup seedless raisin
1 cup water
3/4 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon clove
2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Simmer raisins and water in saucepan over low heat until plump for 20 minutes.
  • Drain raisin liquid into measuring cup.
  • Add water to make 1/2 cup.
  • Heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Cream shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla.
  • Stir in raisin liquid.
  • Measure flour and combine with, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices.
  • Stir into creamed mixture.
  • Add oats, nuts and raisins.
  • Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2" apart onto ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.

Matson Rudolph
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them!


Demon Dark
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These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste.


R A ELECTRIC
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I love these cookies! They're so soft and chewy.


Moe Dogg
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These cookies were easy to make and they tasted great!


Saima Rehmani
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge success!


Tracey Zarb
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Mnvce Mnvce
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit! They're so soft and chewy, and the raisins add a nice sweetness.


Muneeba Adams
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These cookies were delicious! I love the combination of oats, raisins, and spices. They're the perfect cookie for a cozy fall day.


Jhiana Amber
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They're the perfect cookie for a cozy fall day.


Hassan Kamara
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These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try adding a little more butter next time.


Ziblim Latifa
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I love these cookies! They're so soft and chewy, and the raisins add a nice sweetness. I've made them several times now and they're always a hit.


Siphindiwe Mhlongo
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These cookies were easy to make and they tasted great! I will definitely be making them again.


Zubair Ahmad Zaki
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again.


Thanuja prabash
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Khawish Khan
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit! They're so soft and chewy, and the raisins add a nice sweetness. I love that they're also relatively healthy, so I don't feel too guilty about eating them.


Kc Vaulters
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These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I love the combination of oats, raisins, and spices. They're the perfect cookie for a cozy fall day.


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