Grandmother's Oatmeal Cookies

This is the best Oatmeal Cookie I have ever tasted and is my family's favorite. This is a recipe that I have had for years that a friend of mine gave me.

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Ingredients:

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

Instructions:

• Beat eggs and combine with raisins and vanilla. Let soak for at least an hour.
• Cream shortening (I use butter flavored shortening) and sugars together.
• Sift dry ingredients into sugar mixture. Mix well.
• Blend in remaining ingredients.
• Shape into balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake in 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven 10 -12 minutes. Do not overbake.

This Recipe by: Sheryl Bohn