Old-Fashioned Cookies Recipe

Name: Old-Fashioned Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. raisins; 1/2 c. water; 1/3 c. shortening; 3/4 c. sugar; 1 egg; 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 1 1/4 c. flour; 1/4 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. cloves; 1 c. rolled oats; 1/4 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. water
1/3 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 c. rolled oats
1/4 c. chopped nuts (optional)

1
Simmer raisins and water in saucepan over low heat 10 to 15 minutes until raisins are plump.
2
Drain raisin liquid into measuring cup.
3
Add enough water to make 1/2 cup.
4
Cream the shortening and sugar with mixer in medium bowl.
5
Add egg and vanilla to sugar mixture.
6
Stir in cooled raisin liquid.
7
Continue to beat until fluffy.
8
Blend dry ingredients together with spices. Blend into creamed mixture.
9
Add oats, raisins and nuts and mix it by hand.
10
Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
11
Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.
12
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

718

kcal

Calories

Fat

142

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. raisins, 1/2 c. water, 1/3 c. shortening, 3/4 c. sugar, and more.

Yes, Old-Fashioned Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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