BooksnBytes Logo

from: Judi

Disneyland's Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
These are very large cookies

3-1/4 cup flour
1 T. baking powder
1-1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
2-1/8 cup shortening, I use 1/2 butter
1-3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
4 cup rolled oats
2-1/2 cup dark raisins

Blend flour, powder, cinnamon, salt and soda. Set aside.

Cream shortening/butter with brown sugar and sugar until fluffy.  Beat in egg and vanilla till smooth

Add flour mixture, mix well.  Add oats and raisins, will be quite stiff.

Preheat oven to 350.  Lightly greased cookie sheet.

Roll into fairly large balls in your hand, 6-8 per sheet.  Press down w/palm of hand till about 1/4 in. thick, 3 in. diameter.

Bake approx 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.

Cool on rack