Grandma's Oatmeal Cookies recipe

4 servings

1 cup raisins

1 cup white sugar

1 cup butter, softened

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 cups quick cooking oats

In a small saucepan, combine raisins and enough water to cover.

Bring to a boil, and remove from heat.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Grease a cookie sheet.

Drain plumped raisins, reserve 6 tablespoons of the liquid.

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar.

Gradually add eggs, vanilla, and the 6 tablespoons water from the raisin pan; mix until light and fluffy.

Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg; stir into the creamed mixture.

Finally, stir in the oats and raisins; mixing until just combined.

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, edges should be golden brown.