Really Good Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Yield: 48 servings
3 1/4 c flour
1 T baking powder
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
2 1/8 c shortening (half butter/half margarine)
1 3/4 c brown sugar packed
1 1/2 c sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 c rolled oats
2 c raisins
Blend flour, baking powder,
cinnamon, salt and baking soda in mixing bowl. Set aside until needed.
Cream shortening with brown sugar and granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat
in eggs and vanilla until smooth. Mix in reserved flour mixture until
well blended, about 2 minutes. Add oats and raisins. Mix until blended,
about 1 minute.
Scoop out cookie dough into 4 dozen large balls. Place about 6 balls on each lightly greased baking sheet, flatten.
Bake at 350 degrees for 9 to 12 minutes or until browned. Cool
slightly, then remove cookies from sheets and cool on racks.