Moist Oatmeal Cookies

My Aunt Bonnie gave me this recipe many years ago when I was still a teen.And have been making them ever since.Moist and soft with a mild flavor.Also makes a huge amount.Great for the cookie jar.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 4 dozenish

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups shortening
• 2  cups sugar
• 2  eggs
• 2  cups applesauce
• 1  cup raisins
• 2  cups oatmeal
• 3 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 2  teaspoons baking soda
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  teaspoons cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon nutmeg

Directions

1. Cream sugar and shortening.
2. Add eggs and beat well.
3. Next add applesauce and beat well.
4. Blend all dry ingredients together and add to creamed mixture.
5. Blend well.
6. Drop by tablespoons onto greased cookie sheets.
7. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes or until set.