Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe

Cook Time: 11 minutes

Submitted by Joan M.

• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup Crisco
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups oatmeal
• 1/2 cups chopped nuts (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Cook and simmer raisins and water for 3 minutes and cool. Cream together sugar and Crisco. Add eggs and vanilla and beat well. Add raisins and baking soda.

Sift together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Add to mixture. Then add oatmeal and nuts.

Drop cookies using a 1 tablespoon scoop. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 11 minutes.