Hawthorne Family Cookbook

← Cookies and Candies

RAISIN-NUT OATMEAL COOKIES

Cookies and Candies

Ingredients

Directions

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup molasses
2 eggs
2 cups plain flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 1/2 cups raisins
1 cup large pecan pieces
Beat shortening, sugar, molasses and eggs. Mix and add flour, soda and cinnamon; stir in oats, raisins and nuts.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls on lightly greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 325°.
They will still look a little moist in the middle. Cool on wire rack.
A "healthy" cookie. Great with milk (even for breakfast)!

Source: PDF page 222

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