Grandmother's Oatmeal Cookies

Grandmother's Oatmeal Cookies

This is the best Oatmeal Cookie I have ever tasted and is my family’s favorite. This is a recipe that I have had for years that a friend of mine gave me.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
12 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 28 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Yield:
4 dozen
Servings:
48

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup butter flavored shortening
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups quick cooking oats
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Directions

Step 1
Beat eggs, and stir in raisins and vanilla. Refrigerate for at least an hour.

Step 2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 3
Cream together shortening, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; stir into the sugar mixture. Mix in raisins and eggs, then stir in oats and walnuts. Roll dough into walnut sized balls, and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

Step 4
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in preheated oven, or until edges are golden. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

131
Calories
6g
Fat
19g
Carbs
2g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 48
Calories 131
% Daily Value *
Total Fat6g 8%
Saturated Fat1g 7%
Cholesterol12mg 4%
Sodium107mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate19g 7%
Dietary Fiber1g 3%
Total Sugars11g
Protein2g
Vitamin C0mg 1%
Calcium12mg 1%
Iron1mg 3%
Potassium58mg 1%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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