Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Yields:	4 dozen
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	Preparation	30 minutes
	Cooking	12 minutes
	Ready In	60 minutes

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Ingredients

3 1/4	cups	flour, all-purpose
1	tablespoon	baking powder
1 1/2	teaspoons	cinnamon	ground
1	teaspoon	salt
1	teaspoon	baking soda
2 1/8	cups	vegetable shortening
1 3/4	cups	brown sugar	packed
1 1/2	cups	sugar	granulated
3	large	eggs
1	teaspoon	vanilla extract
4	cups	rolled oats
2 1/2	cups	raisins, seedless	dark

Directions

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.

Using ice cream scoop, scoop out cookie dough into 4 dozen large balls.

Place about 6 balls on each lightly greased baking sheet, pressing down until about 1/4 inch thick and 3 inches in diameter.

Bake at 350 degrees for 9 to 12 minutes or until browned.

Cool slightly, then remove cookies from sheets and cool on racks.

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This recipe is truly wonderful. I love it, and have made it several times. Makes great hostess gifts. I love it so much I have shared it with all my friends. Thank you to whom ever shared this recipe!