Ingredients
1-1/2 cups raisins1/2 cup shortening1-1/4 cups sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup molasses2 cups quick-cooking oats1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preparation
Place raisins in a bowl. Cover with boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in molasses. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in raisins.
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
