Title: Great Oatmeal Cookies
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 32 Servings

1 1/2 c Raisins
2 Eggs
1 1/2 ts Vanilla
1 c Shortening
3/4 c Sugar; plus
2 tb Sugar
1 1/3 c Brown sugar, packed
2 c Flour
1 1/8 ts Salt
1/2 ts Baking soda
2 1/8 ts Baking powder
3 3/4 c Rolled oats

Cover raisins with warm water and soak 10 minutes. Drain thoroughly and set
aside. Combine eggs, 2 tablespoons water, vanilla, shortening and sugars in
mixer bowl. Sift flour with salt, soda and baking powder. Add to egg
mixture and beat at low speed 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth. Add oats and
raisins and mix until blended. Form into 2-inch-thick logs. Wrap in waxed
paper and chill until firm. Slice rolls into 1/2-inch thick slices and
place on baking sheets. Flatten to 1/4-inch thickness and bake at 375F 10
to 12 minutes.

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