Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

One day I was in the mood for some oatmeal cookies. With the fall season coming in, there is something about oats that remind me the cooler season. Kind of funny I know. So I was searching though an old recipe holder and found this one. I believe it is from an old Crisco can, I'm not sure though. They turned out perfectly chewy. Hope you enjoy.

Ingredients:

3/4 c. Crisco or All-Vegetable Shortening
1 1/4 c. Firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 c. Milk ( I used soymilk)
1 Egg
1 1/2 tsp. Vanilla
3 c. Quick oats
1 c. All purpose flour
1/2 tsp Baking soda
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Cinnamon
1 c. Raisins ( I used dried cranberries)
1 c. chopped Walnuts

Method:

1) Heat oven to 375 degrees and grease baking sheets or line them with parchment paper.

2) Combine Crisco, light brown sugar, egg, milk, and vanilla in a large bowl or stand alone mixer.

3) Combine oats, flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.



4) Slowly combine dry mix with wet at a low speed.

5) Stir in raisins and nuts.

6) Bake one baking sheet at a time at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned.

7) Cool on a cooling rack.

Makes about 2 1/2 dz.