Cinnamon Bran and Raisin Cookies

I've been making these for years and my kids love them, and they actually get fiber! I've made this with chocolate chips instead of raisins, as well as with cranberries. all were great. Kids prefer chocolate chip. I don't remember where I got it, but I'm glad I did.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Yields: 50 cookies

Ingredients

• 2  cups  100%  all-bran cereal
• 1⁄3 cup hot water
• 3⁄4 cup shortening or 3⁄4 cup margarine
• 3⁄4 cup white sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  packed brown sugar
• 2  eggs
• 1 1⁄3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1  tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 1⁄2 cups  quick-cooking rolled oats
• 1⁄2 cup raisins (or dried cranberries, or chocolate chips)

Directions

1. In a bowl mix bran cereal and hot water.
2. Cover and set aside.
3. Cream shortening, white sugar and brown sugar until fluffy.
4. Add eggs.
5. In a seperate bowl combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
6. Add to mixing bowl and stir until combined.
7. By hand mix in rolled oats and raisins, and bran cereal until well combined.
8. Drop by Tablespoonful onto ungreased baking sheet.
9. Bake 375F for about 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
10. Cool completely and store in airtight container.