Ingredients
1cupshortening
1cupbrown sugar
1cupwhite sugar
2large eggs,well beaten
1tbspvanilla extract
1½cupall purpose flour
1tspsalt
1tspbaking soda
1tbspcinnamon
3cupsold fashioned rolled oats,like Quaker Quick or Old Fashioned, do not use instant
¾cupwalnuts,chopped
1cupraisins,optional
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Beat together the shortening and sugars. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and beat well.
Whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon. Add to sugar and egg mixture and mix well. Add 1 tablespoon of water. Add the raisins and nuts, then add the oats last.
Spoon out by heaping tablespoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets.
Bake for 10 minutes. Remove to a wire rack.
Serve cooled completely and enjoy.
