Chewy (ah-mazing) Oatmeal Cookies
I had a craving. Craving is satisfied.
3/4 c butter or shortening
1 1/4 c brown sugar — firmly : packed
1 egg
1/3 c milk
1 1/2 ts vanilla
3 c oats, rolled (raw) — quick/old fashioned
1 c flour — all-purpose
1/2 ts baking soda
1/2 ts salt
1/4 ts cinnamon
Heat oven to 375 F.
Lightly grease cookie sheet with shortening.
Combine shortening, brown sugar, egg, milk, and vanilla; beat with mixer on high speed to blend well.
Combine oats, flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; add to shorteing mixture and combine until just blended.
Stir in raisins and nuts.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-13 min., or until lightly browned.
