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Homegirls Special Oatmeal Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 8
I've had this recipe since I was a little girl and have adjusted it to fit me. I've never come across a recipe like it.
Ingredients:
1 cup shortening (i use margarine)
2 cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup boiling water
2 cups flour
2 cups quick oats
1 -2 cup chocolate-covered raisins
Directions:
1. Mix shortening and sugar.
2. Mix eggs, salt, vanilla, and beat until fluffy.
3. Dissolve soda in boiling water, then mix into egg mixture (this might have a curdled look and thats normal).
4. Add flour and oats.
5. Mix in raisins.
6. Drop onto greased cookie sheet.
7. Bake at 350° 10 minutes, do not over bake.
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