Big Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies

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Came across this recipe on www.crisco.com. I reduced sugar to 1 cup, substituted sunflower seeds for chopped pecans, and added raisins. i make these bi-weekly and that's just enough time in between. really good tasting, i store in freezer bags for the lunch-box, and so i don't eat all of them! enjoy! :)

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Steps

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Heat oven to 350f.

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In the bowl of an electric mixer combine shortening and sugar.

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Beat at medium speed until well blended.

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Beat in eggs and vanilla.

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In a medium bowl combine flour , salt , baking powder , cinnamon and baking soda.

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Mix into creamed mixture at low speed until blended.

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Stir in oats , sunflower seeds , sesame seeds , coconut and raisins with spoon.

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Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets lined with parchment , and flatten with fork -- 6 to a sheet , these expand and are large.

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Bake for 10 to 13 minutes , or until lightly browned.

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Remove immediately to cooling rack.

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Ingredients

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butter flavor shortening, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, ground cinnamon, baking soda, old fashioned oats, unsalted sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, sweetened coconut, golden raisin