Oatmeal Cookies I
A tasty oatmeal cookie, just like those you remember.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup (180 g) shortening
- 1 cup (240 g) brown sugar
- ½ cup (120 g) white sugar
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 cups (700 g) rolled oats
- 1 cup (240 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Using a mixer, cream together the shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, egg, water and vanilla until light and fluffy (about 10 minutes on high).
- In a mixing bowl, mix together the oats, flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients into wet, mix well using mixer.
- Stir in raisins if using.
- Scoop the portions out—this recipe makes 20 cookies, so make 20 portions.
- Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 8–10 minutes.