Mina Newton Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
photo by grungezombie
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Yields:
-
2 dozen cookies
- Serves:
- 24
ingredients
- 236.59 ml raisins
- 295.73 ml water
- 236.59 ml sugar
- 118.29 ml shortening
- 2 large eggs
- 2.46 ml baking soda
- 118.29 ml raisin juice (from simmering)
- 2.46 ml baking powder
- 2.46 ml salt
- 4.92 ml cinnamon
- 2.46 ml clove
- 4.92 ml nutmeg
- 354.88 ml flour
- 354.88 ml oatmeal
directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Simmer raisins in water over high heat until plump (5-10 minutes); drain, SAVE JUICE, set raisins aside to cool.
- Cream together shortening and sugar.
- Add baking soda to 1/2 cup of the raisin juice, add to shortening/sugar along with eggs; beat until well mixed.
- Combine baking powder, salt, spices and flour; mix well and add to liquid mixture.
- Stir in oatmeal, then stir in the raisins.
- Drop by generous tablespoon onto cookie sheet and bake at 350° F for 10-12 minutes (until edges just begin to brown).
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