Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup shortening
1 egg
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, optional
3 cups quick cooking oats
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, mix sugars, shortenings, egg, water, and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl combine flour, salt, cinnamon, soda, cloves, and oats. Add dry ingredients to first mixture, stir until blended. Stir in raisins and walnuts. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls about 1 inch apart onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes. Remove cookies from baking sheet to cool on a wire rack. Store in airtight container. Makes about 4 dozen.
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