100-Year-Old Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
2 eggs
2 c. sugar
2/3 c. butter, melted with 2/3 c. shortening
4 Tbsp. molasses
4 Tbsp. water
4 c. oats
1 c. raisins
1 c. chopped pecans

Preparation

Sift flour and resift 2 to 3 times with salt, soda and spices. Beat egg; add sugar; mix well.
Add melted shortening, molasses and water; beat vigorously.
Add flour mixture.
Mix well.
Stir in oats, raisins and nuts.
Drop by tablespoon on greased cookie sheet.
(Mash with fork dipped in sugar - optional.)
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.