YUM

My neighbor brought me over the BEST oatmeal cookies last night. I was in bed falling asleep when she called. These were definitely worth getting out of bed and re-brushing my teeth! I know how much our family loves cookies... so do yourself a favor and make up a batch of these delicious treats!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup water
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts... She left out the walnuts and added in Chocolate chips. If your a true Johannesen you will add a little chocolate in somewhere :)
  

DIRECTIONS

1. Simmer raisins and water over medium heat until raisins are plump, about 15 minutes. Drain raisins, reserving the liquid. Add enough water to reserved liquid to measure 1/2 cup.
2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
3. Mix the shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla thoroughly. Stir in reserved liquid.
4. Blend in the remaining ingredients.
5. Drop by rounded teaspoons about 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown.