Cape Cod Oatmeal Cookies

Contributed byAmy Williams
Pile of baked oatmeal cookies with raisins on a white plate, garnished with oats and pecans.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 3/4 cup oatmeal
  • 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup shortening, melted
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1/4 cup milk
Yield: 50 Cookies
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°. Mix dry ingredients (flour, soda, cinnamon and salt) in a large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. Arrange by teaspoonful on buttered cookie sheet. Bake until edges are brown, about 12 minutes. Makes 50 cookies. 

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