3 1/4 c Flour
1 tb Baking powder
1 1/2 ts Ground cinnamon
1 ts Salt
1 ts Baking soda
2 1/8 c Shortening
1 3/4 c Brown sugar; packed
1 1/2 c Granulated sugar
3 lg Eggs
1 ts Vanilla extract
4 c Rolled oats
2 1/2 c Dark raisins
Blend flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda in mixing bowl.
Set aside until needed.
Cream shortening with brown sugar and granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat
in eggs and vanilla until smooth. Mix in reserved flour mixture until well
blended, about 2 minutes. Add oats and raisins. Mix until blended, about
1 minute.
Using ice cream scoop (size #24), scoop out cookie dough into 4 dozen large
balls. Place about 6 balls on each lightly greased baking sheet, pressing
down until about 1/4-inch thick and 3 inches in diameter.
Bake at 350 degrees for 9 to 12 minutes or until browned. Cool slightly,
then remove cookies from sheets and cool on racks.
Yields
48 Servings