Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Source: Taste of Home
Icing is optional
Ingredients
- ¾ c. shortening
- 1 c. white sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 t. vanilla
- 2 t. water
- 2 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 t. baking soda
- 1 t. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 t. salt
- 2 c. quick-cooking oats
- 1 c. raisins
- ½ c. chopped walnuts
Glaze
- 3/4 c. powdered sugar
- 1/4 t. cinnamon
- 2+ Tbls. water
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°.
Cream shortening and white sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and water.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to creamed mixture, and mix well. Stir in oats, raisins and walnuts.
Drop by spoonfuls (size as desired) and flatten to 1/4-in. thickness.
Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake until set, 12-15 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
GLAZE: If you want to add a sweet icing, mix powdered sugar cinnamon and about 2 tablespoons water; stir to desired consistency and spread over each cookie.
NOTE: Not real sweet. Original recipe came from Taste of Home magazine November 2017