These classic oatmeal raisin cookies are chewy, cozy, and packed with old-fashioned flavor. Sweet brown sugar, warm cinnamon, and plump raisins are folded into a hearty oat-studded dough for cookies that taste just like they came from Grandma’s kitchen. The batch makes plenty perfect for sharing, gifting, or stocking the cookie jar.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups shortening (such as Crisco)
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 cups quick-cooking oats (uncooked)
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups raisins
Optional add-ins: chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or shredded coconut
Instructions
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