Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Mom's Oatmeal Drop Cookies

Mom's Oatmeal Drop Cookies

1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 large eggs
1/3 cup molasses
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 cup raisins

Mix shortening, sugar, eggs and molasses. Sift all dry ingredients together. Blend in shortening mixture. Stir in oats, nuts and raisins. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2" apart on lightly greased sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes in preheated 400*F oven.

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