How to Make Grandmother's Oatmeal Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly special about the recipes that get passed down through generations. They have a way of connecting us to our past and providing a sense of comfort and nostalgia. One such recipe is my grandmother's oatmeal cookies. These delicious treats have been a staple in our family for as long as I can remember, and each bite brings back fond memories of time spent in my grandmother's kitchen.

My grandmother was an amazing cook, and her oatmeal cookies were one of her signa...

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Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup butter flavored shortening
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups quick cooking oats
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 28 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 4 dozen

  • Beat eggs, and stir in raisins and vanilla. Refrigerate for at least an hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cream together shortening, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; stir into the sugar mixture. Mix in raisins and eggs, then stir in oats and walnuts. Roll dough into walnut sized balls, and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in preheated oven, or until edges are golden. Cool on wire racks.
  • Nutrition

    131 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 12mg
    • Sodium: 107mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 12mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 58mg