From his kitchen to yours, Mountain Home resident Joe Howard will share his favorite recipes with his readers. Sometimes I might just stray from the recipes and share my other 2 cents.

Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies

Posted Thursday, December 18, 2008, at 1:42 PM

1 Cup raisins

1 Cup water

3/4 Cup shortening

1 1/2 Cups sugar

2 Large eggs

1 Tsp vanilla

2 1/2 Cups flour

1/2 Tsp baking powder

1 Tsp baking soda

1 Tsp salt

1 Tsp cinnamon

1/2 Ground cloves

2 Cups oats

1/2 Cup diced walnuts

Simmer raisins and water in a sauce pan over low heat until raisins are plump about 20 to 30 minutes

Drain liquid from the raisins into measuring cup and add enough water to make 1/2 cup

Mix shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla, stir in the raisin liquid

Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices. Mix in the oats, nuts and raisins

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet

Bake at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes

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I never simmered the raisins before; I'll have to try that. This is the best reciper ever; I think it's the one I use.

-- Posted by senior lady on Thu, Dec 18, 2008, at 4:27 PM
Yum...my husband's favorite. I will have to try this one. Thanks Joe.

-- Posted by OpinionMissy on Sun, Dec 28, 2008, at 12:06 AM

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