Old Fashion Oatmeal Cookies II

My family's favorite and I can't show up for Christmas without them! If you're a chocolate lover, you can use chocolate chips in place of the raisins.

• Calories: 149 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup raisins
• ½ cup milk
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 cups quick cooking oats
• ¾ cup chopped walnuts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (or 190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

Step 2

Put all ingredients except raisins (or chips) and walnuts in food processor. Mix well.

Step 3

Put in bowl and add raisins and walnuts, stir.

Step 4

Drop by teaspoons onto greased cookie sheets. Bake for 12-15 minutes. NOTE: Can use parchment paper instead of grease on cookie sheet.