Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

Ole Country Bakery, Brooksville, MS

1 cup raisins

1 cup shortening

1 cup sugar

1 cup brown sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. baking powder

2 cups flour

2 cups oatmeal

Place raisins in small kettle; cover with water and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Drain. Set aside.

Cream shortening, sugars, eggs and vanilla until fluffy. Mix soda, salt and baking powder. Add flour, oatmeal and raisins. Mix well.

Scoop desired size onto cookie sheet; flatten. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden.

Author: Geneva Nightengale

from the Nov. 2001 issue of Today in Mississippi

Billie C.

 I Live in Tennessee.

Garden zone 7b

    

No Bake Cookies

This are a rich, calorie laden cookie that my family has enjoyed for over 50 years.  You can change up the flavors by adding in crushed candy or nuts or dried fruit.  

No bake cookies

 

1/2 C Milk

1/2 C Butter

2 C Sugar

3 C Quick oats

1 tsp Vanilla

1 C Peanut Butter

6 Tbsp Cocoa

3/4 C Chopped Nuts

 

   Put milk, butter, sugar, vanilla, peanut butter and cocoa in large pan. Heat and stir until butter melts and mix is smooth. Remove from heat, and add oats and nuts. mix well. drop by spoon onto wax paper. Chill until firm.

Billie C.

 I Live in Tennessee.

Garden zone 7b

    

Happy New Year

Happy New Year.

May your year be filled with joy, good health, love and peace.

Billie C.