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February 7, 2010

Kelly's Oatmeal Cookies

Contributed by Kelly Tillberg

Ingredients:

1 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 Tablespoon cinnamon
3 cups oats (use Quaker Quick or Old Fashioned--DO NOT use instant!)
3/4 cup chopped walnuts (use 1/2 cup if using raisins)
1 cup raisins (optional)

Directions:
  • Cream shortening and sugars
  • Add eggs and vanilla and beat well
  • Sift flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon
  • Add sifted dry ingredients to first mixture and mix well
  • Add raisins (if desired) and nuts
  • Add oats last.
  • Spoon out by rounded tablespoonfuls on to greased cookie sheets
  • Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes
  • Remove to wire rack
  • Cool completely
Makes about 2 dozen cookies