Grandma's Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe

By dlgates60

Ingredients

• 2 cups raisins, chopped
• 2 cups boiling water
• 3/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chopped walnuts

Preparation

Step 1

Place raisins in a small bowl. Cover with boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts and raisins.

Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass. Bake at 325° for 8-10 minutes or until bottoms are browned. Remove to wire racks. Yield: 4 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 cookie equals 134 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 63 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.