Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Oatmeal Cookies

1 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. buttermilk or sour milk
1 3/4 c sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
3 c. quick cooking rolled oats
1/2 c. chopped walnuts (optional)

Cream shortening, sugar and eggs together till light and fluffy. Stir in buttermilk. Sift together dry ingredients; stir into creamed mixture. Sir in oats, raisins and nuts. Drop from tablespoon 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees about 8 mins. Cool slightly before removing from pan.

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