Tasty Tuesday

MOM’S OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

Bring to a boil - then simmer gently over low heat, for 15 minutes. Let raisins and liquid cool:

2 cups water

2 cups raisins

Mix together:

1 1/2 Cups of shortening or butter

2 cups white sugar

3 eggs

4 cups Oatmeal

4 Cups all purpose flour

Now add:

The cooled raisin mixture including all the liquid as well.

Mix together well, then add:

1 cups nuts (opt)

3 tsp. vanilla

2 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

1 teaspoon of each of these: cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice

Mix together until well blended. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until done.

Recipe Thanks to Get Off Your Butt and Bake