Mina Newton Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Soft and chewy, these never last long around our house! As written, this recipe makes 2 dozen cookies, I recommend doubling it. Thanks to my mom for snagging this recipe from Mina Newton all those years ago!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 2 dozen cookies

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

Directions

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).