Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 38
• 3 eggs, well beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup pecans, chopped (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 in a large mixing bowl, stir together all ingredients.
• 3 shape dough into 1 inch balls.
• 4 place on ungreased baking sheets; flatten with fingers.
• 5 bake at 350 degrees for 10-11 minutes.
• 6 do not overbake.
• 7 remove to a wire rack to cool.