Categories: Cookies, Dessert

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 2 large eggs
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups uncooked oats
• 1 1/2 cups raisins
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, add the first 3 ingredients; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until blended.

2. Add eggs; beat until blended.

3. In another bowl, add the flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon; stir to combine.

4. Add to the shortening mixture; beat until blended.

5. Add in the oats, raisins, and pecans, if desired; stir to combine.

6. Drop batter by heaping teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets.

7. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until golden brown; transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.

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