Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies
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Cookies
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Desserts
Ingredients: 1
cup
raisins 1
cup
water 3/4
cup
margarine 1 1/2
cups
sugar 2
eggs 1
teaspoon
vanilla 2 1/2
cups
flour 1/2
teaspoon
baking powder 1
teaspoon
soda 1
teaspoon
salt 1
teaspoon
cinnamon 1/2
teaspoon
cloves 2
cups
rolled oats 1/2
cup
nuts,
chopped
Directions:
Simmer raisins and water in saucepan over low heat until raisins are
plump, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain raisin liquid in measuring cup, add enough
water to make 1/2 cup. Mix margarine, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Stir in
raisin liquid. Mix flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices; blend in.
Add oats, nuts and raisins. Drop by teaspoonful about 2 inches apart on
ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 400 degrees. Makes 7
dozen.
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