Grandmother's Oatmeal Cookies

This is the best Oatmeal Cookie I have ever tasted and is my family's favorite. This is a recipe that I have had for years that a friend of mine gave me.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 12 mins
• Total Time: 32 mins
• Calories: 131 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 eggs
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 cups quick cooking oats
• 1 cup butter flavored shortening

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Beat eggs, and stir in raisins and vanilla. Refrigerate for at least an hour.

Step 3

Cream together shortening, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; stir into the sugar mixture. Mix in raisins and eggs, then stir in oats and walnuts. Roll dough into walnut sized balls, and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

Step 4

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in preheated oven, or until edges are golden. Cool on wire racks.