Classic Oatmeal Cookies

Name: Classic Oatmeal Cookies
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 3⁄4 cup vegetable shortening; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1⁄4 cup water; 3 cups old-fashioned oatmeal; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. salt; 1⁄2 tsp. baking soda; 1 cup raisins

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These are the chewy, old-fashioned oatmeal cookies that you remember from childhood. Be careful not to overbake these!

Makes: 60Hands-on: 20 minutesTotal: 1 hourDifficulty: Easy

Makes: 60

Ingredients

3⁄4 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1⁄4 cup water
3 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1⁄2 tsp. baking soda
1 cup raisins

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 2 large baking sheets.
Step 2
Beat together shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla, and water. Combine dry ingredients; stir into creamed mixture. Fold in raisins.
Step 3
Drop by rounded teaspoons onto prepared baking sheets. Bake 12 to 15 minutes.
Step 4
Allow to cool 5 minutes before removing from baking sheets.