Spicy Oatmeal Cookies

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 2 large eggs
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups uncooked oats
• 1 1/2 cups raisins
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in a mixing bowl, add the first 3 ingredients; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until blended.
• 2 add eggs; beat until blended.
• 3 in another bowl, add the flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon; stir to combine.
• 4 add to the shortening mixture; beat until blended.
• 5 add in the oats, raisins, and pecans, if desired; stir to combine.
• 6 drop batter by heaping teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets.
• 7 bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until golden brown; transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.