Grandma's Oatmeal Raisin Big Cookies By Todd Wilbur

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From www.topsecretrecipes.com. i think these taste even better than the grandma's brand i use to buy as a teenager at convenience stores - same taste, but much fresher because it is homemade!!

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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Combine raisins with water in a food processor and blend on high speed for about 1 minute or until very smooth.

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Combine this raisin puree with the vegetable shortening , egg , brown sugar and vanilla in a large bowl.

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Mix well with electric mixer until smooth.

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In a separate bowl , combine the flour with the oats , baking soda , cinnamon and salt.

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Pour this dry mixture into the wet mixture and mix well until ingredients are incorporated.

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Mix in raisins.

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Roll 3 tablespoon portions of the dough into a ball in your hands and press to 1 / 2-inch flat on an ungreased baking sheet.

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Bake for 9-11 minutes.

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Be careful not to overcook , or the cookies will not be chewy.

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Store in a sealed container.

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Ingredients

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raisins, water, vegetable shortening, egg, dark brown sugar, vanilla, all-purpose flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, salt