Never Dry Out Oatmeal Cookies

By prairiemama

Photo:Carol

Ingredients

• 1 cup raisins
• Water to cover
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 5 tablespoons water the raisins were boiled in
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon soda
• 2 cups oatmeal

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees

2. Boil raisins in water

3. In a large bowl mix sugar, butter, shortening, eggs and water

4. Add dry ingredients; mix well

5. Add raisins

6. Drop on baking pans

7.Bake for 10-12 minutes or until done