soft oatmeal raisins cookies

Servings: 72 


2 cups water 

2 cups raisin 

1 cup shortening 

1 3/4 cups sugar 

2 large egg 

1 teaspoon vanilla 

3 1/2 cups flour 

1 teaspoon baking soda 

1 teaspoon baking powder 

1 teaspoon salt 

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 

4 cups oatmeal 


Combine raisins and hot water in bowl and microwave for 1 minute 

cream shortening and suger 

add in eggs and vanilla 

mix in dry ingredients and 1 cup water 

add raisins and water 


drop soup spoonfuls on cookie sheet 

bake at 350 for 12 to 14 minutes