*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                      Old fashioned oatmeal cookies

Recipe By     : Barbara Promersberger
Serving Size  : 1 cookie   
Categories    : Cookies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           raisins
   1      cup           water
     3/4  cup           shortening
   1 1/2  cups          sugar
   2      each          egg
   1      teaspoon      vanilla
   2 1/2  cups          flour
     1/2  teaspoon      baking powder
   1      teaspoon      baking soda
   1      teaspoon      salt
   1      teaspoon      cinnamon
     1/2  teaspoon      clove
   2      cups          rolled oats
     1/2  cup           chopped nuts

Simmer raisins and water in saucepan over low heat until raisins are plump, 20 to 30 minutes.  Drain raisin liquid into measuring cup.  Add enough water to make 1/2 cup.

Heat oven to 400 degrees.  Mix shortening, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.  Stir in raisin liquid.  Measure flour by dipping method or by sifting.  Stir together flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and spices and blend.  Add rolled oats, nuts, and raisins.  Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.  Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.  makes 6 to 7 dozen cookies.  If you use self rising flour, omit the baking powder, soda, and salt.

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Per serving: 
74 Calories (36 calories from fat);
Total Fat  	     3.0 g
Saturated Fat  	     0.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat  0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat  0.0 g
Cholesterol	     5.0 mg
Carbohydrate  	    10.9 g