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Grandma's Oatmeal Krispies

Rich and chewy oatmeal raisin cookie

Course Dessert

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Crisco shortening
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cream together shortening, brown sugar and white sugar.

  2. Add beaten eggs and vanilla; mix well.

  3. Sift together flour, salt and baking soda; stir into creamed mixture until well combined.

  4. Add oats, raisins and nuts (if using). Stir gently until combined.

  5. Place cookie dough on sheet of waxed paper and roll into log shape - about 2 inches in diameter. Refrigerate until well chilled.

  6. Slice and bake at 350 degrees on ungreased cookie sheet for 10-15 minutes. Cool on rack.