Oatmeal Gems Recipe

Name: Oatmeal Gems
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 cup raisins; 1 cup water; 3/4 cup shortening; 1 1/2 cups white sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt (optional); 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 cups rolled oats; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

1 cup raisins
1 cup water
3/4 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1
Combine raisins and water in small saucepan. Simmer over low heat 20 to 30 minutes, until raisins are plump. Drain liquid from raisins into measuring cup. If necessary, add enough additional water to raisin liquid to measure 1/2 cup. Set drained raisins and 1/2 cup raisin liquid aside to cool.
2
In a large mixing bowl, beat shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Stir in reserved 1/2 cup raisin water.
3
Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves into a separate bowl. Stir flour mixture into shortening mixture with a spoon. Stir in oats, nuts and reserved raisins; mix well.
4
Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls, about 2 inches apart, onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Note: These cookies freeze well.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup raisins, 1 cup water, 3/4 cup shortening, 1 1/2 cups white sugar, and more.

Yes, Oatmeal Gems falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Oatmeal Gems

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