OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

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This cookie reciepe is my Great,Great Grandma Anderson's. When my dads folks got engaged, grandpa took grandma to meet his grandma, Gertie Anderson, in Stromsburg Nebraska. Great,Great Grandma Gertie wanted to see my Grandmother's enagagment ring. She insisted that they stay for coffe and cookies and chit-chat, for awhile. My...

Provided by Elizabeth Lancaster

Categories     Cookies

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 c sugar
1 c (crisco) shortening
3 large eggs
2 tsp baking soda
4 c flour
4 c oatmeal, uncooked
1 c raisins
4 Tbsp grape jelly
1 c ground walnuts(optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Cook the raisins in water,just until the raisins get plump. Drain the water and reserve the juice. Take the 2 tsp. of baking soda,1 cup. of raisin juice, mix together.
  • 2. Mix sugar,crisco,eggs,(soda mixture), Mix well, on slow speed.Then add flour, oatmeal, walnuts and raisins.And the secret is 2 Tbl. of grape jelly (4 Tbl says my aunt, she claims the more jelly the softer the cookie, so you may add anywhere from 2 TBL to 4TBL. your choice) , mix well. (this helps keep the cookies soft and makes for a great taste). ***Cover and refrigerate, over night.***
  • 3. Pre-Heat oven to *350. Drop cookies and bake for 8 min. Until slightly golden brown, (HINT-Slightly Golden Brown) Place on cookie racks to cool, then place in a coffee can, or plastic container with wax paper in between layers.

Antonia Rodriguez
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These cookies are a great base recipe. You can add in any kind of dried fruit or nuts that you like.


kashif ayub
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I didn't have any raisins, so I used dried cranberries instead. They worked great!


Brianna Nichol
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The cookies turned out a bit dry. I think I overbaked them.


Amirie Coleman
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Abu Motaleb
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I made these cookies with my kids and we had a lot of fun. They're a great activity for a rainy day.


Al Amin Abdul Kuddes
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover oatmeal. They're also a good source of fiber and protein.


Inda Ff
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I'm not usually a fan of oatmeal raisin cookies, but these ones are really good. They're soft and chewy, and the raisins add a nice sweetness.


titiz Costa
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These cookies are a classic for a reason. They're simple to make and always turn out delicious.


Muhammed Haseeb
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make, too.


Nelson Ng'ida
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These cookies are delicious! I love the combination of oats, raisins, and spices. They're the perfect treat for a cold winter day.


Lovely Mickey
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I've tried many oatmeal raisin cookie recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. The cookies are so soft and flavorful, and they always turn out perfect.


Yolanda Gelin
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These oatmeal raisin cookies are the best! They're soft and chewy, with the perfect amount of sweetness. I love that they're made with wholesome ingredients, too. My kids love them, and they're always asking me to make them.


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