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Submitted by: louieb809663

 

Oatmeal raisin cookies with a light sugary crust that adds texture.
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups sugar, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 cups regular oats, uncooked
  • 1 1/2 cups raisins

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Method

Combine 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon in a small mixing bowl; stir until well blended, and set aside. Cream shortening in a large mixing bowl; add remining 1 cup sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and flavorings, beating until well blended. Combine flouor, baking powder, soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl; add oats and raisins, stirring well. Add to creamed mixture, mixing well. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in reserved cinnamon mixture, and place 2 inches apart on greased cooked sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Cool slightly on cookie sheets; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

 

Notes: I just drop by spoonful and flatten with sugar-coated glass.

 

Number of Servings: 5 dz.

 

Submitted by: louieb809663 ()

 

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