Opal'S Finnish Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. raisins
1 c. salted peanuts or walnuts
6 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 c. shortening
3 c. sugar
2 c. quick oats
3 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. dark molasses
4 eggs

Preparation

Grind raisins and peanuts through food grinder.
Set aside. Sift flour, baking powder, salt and spices into large bowl.
Cut in shortening with pastry blender.
Add raisin and peanut mixture, sugar and oats.
Mix well.