Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup shortening
• 1/4 cup sweet milk
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs beaten
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups oatmeal
• 1 cup chopped raisins
• 2 cups flour

Method

1. 1

   Cream shortening and sugar, then add the beaten eggs.

2. 2

   Sift together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, soda, and salt, then add the oatmeal and combine with the first mixture.

3. 3

   Add the raisins and milk to make a stiff dough.

4. 4

   Drop on baking sheet about 1 inch apart.

5. 5

   Bake in hot oven 375° F. for 12 - 15 minutes.

Nutrition per serving

As published

This recipe was extracted from Favorite recipes of Alexandria Ward (1952) by Va.) Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Alexandria Ward (Alexandria, page 5. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

OATMEAL COOKIES 1 cup shortening 1/4 cup sweet milk 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 eggs beaten 1/2 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups oatmeal 1 cup chopped raisins 2 cups flour

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