Raisin Oatmeal Cookies
Ole Country Bakery, Brooksville, MS
1 cup raisins
1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 cups flour
2 cups oatmeal
Place raisins in small kettle; cover with water and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Drain. Set aside.
Cream shortening, sugars, eggs and vanilla until fluffy. Mix soda, salt and baking powder. Add flour, oatmeal and raisins. Mix well.
Scoop desired size onto cookie sheet; flatten. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden.
Author: Geneva Nightengale
from the Nov. 2001 issue of Today in Mississippi
Billie C.
I Live in Tennessee.
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