Spicy Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup molasses
2 large eggs
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups uncooked oats
1 1/2 cups raisins
3/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, add the first 3 ingredients; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until blended.
Add eggs; beat until blended.
In another bowl, add the flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon; stir to combine.
Add to the shortening mixture; beat until blended.
Add in the oats, raisins, and pecans, if desired; stir to combine.
Drop batter by heaping teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 minutes or until golden brown; transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.