Grandmother's Oatmeal Cookies

Recipe View 2 mins In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, then stir in raisins and vanilla extract. (2 mins)

Recipe View 1 hrs Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour to allow the raisins to plump up and the flavors to meld. (60 mins)

Recipe View 10 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (10 mins)

Recipe View 5 mins In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter flavored shortening, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. (5 mins)

Recipe View 5 mins In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Gradually add this dry mixture to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined. (5 mins)

Recipe View 3 mins Add the refrigerated egg and raisin mixture to the batter, mixing until evenly distributed. Stir in the quick-cooking oats and chopped walnuts until well combined. (3 mins)

Recipe View 10 mins Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls and place them 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. (10 mins)

Recipe View 12 mins Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are golden brown. (12 mins)

Recipe View 10 mins Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. (10 mins)