Oatmeal Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. light brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3 c. raw, quick cooking oats
1 c. seedless raisins

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
Lightly grease cookie sheets.
Sift flour, baking soda and salt.
In large bowl, with electric mixer at medium speed or wooden spoon, beat shortening, sugars, eggs and vanilla until light and fluffy.
Add flour mixture and oats; beat with wooden spoon until well blended.
Stir in raisins.
With hands, roll into balls using a slightly rounded tablespoonful for each.
Place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown.
Let stand for 1 minute, then remove to wire rack.
Cool.
Makes 2 1/2 dozen.