Mina Newton Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup raisins
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup raisin juice (from simmering)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon clove
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 cups oatmeal

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350°f.
• 2 simmer raisins in water over high heat until plump (5-10 minutes); drain, save juice, set raisins aside to cool.
• 3 cream together shortening and sugar.
• 4 add baking soda to 1/2 cup of the raisin juice, add to shortening/sugar along with eggs; beat until well mixed.
• 5 combine baking powder, salt, spices and flour; mix well and add to liquid mixture.
• 6 stir in oatmeal, then stir in the raisins.
• 7 drop by generous tablespoon onto cookie sheet and bake at 350° f for 10-12 minutes (until edges just begin to brown).