Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies

These are the best oatmeal cookies I have ever eaten.

• Calories: 146 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup shortening
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2

Simmer raisins and water over medium heat until raisins are plump, about 15 minutes. Drain raisins, reserving the liquid. Add enough water to reserved liquid to measure 1/2 cup.

Step 3

Mix the shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla thoroughly. Stir in reserved liquid.

Step 4

Blend in the remaining ingredients.

Step 5

Drop by rounded teaspoons about 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown.