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Oatmeal Raisin Big Cookies

GrandMa's� Oatmeal Raisin Big Cookies is a home-style recipe. Serves 16. Wheeler, but it wasn't until 1977 that the company introduced the popular Big Cookie.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup
• 1/3 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 1
• 1 1/2 cup
• 1 1/2 tsp
• 2 cup
• 1 1/4 cup
• 2 tsp
• 3/4 tsp
• 1 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Now you can bake up a couple batches all your own with this spiffy kitchen clone.

2. 2

   Just be sure not to overdo it in the oven.

3. 3

   You want these cookies soft and chewy when cool - just like a happy grandma would make 'em -- so take them out when they are just beginning to turn light brown around the edges.

4. 4

   Preheat oven to 275 degrees.

5. 5

   Combine 1/2 cup raisins with water in a food processor and blend on high speed for about 1 minute or until very smooth.

6. 6

   Combine this raisin puree with the vegetable shortening, egg, brown sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl. Mix well with electric mixer until smooth.

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   In a separate bowl, combine the flour with the oats, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

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   Pour this dry mixture into the wet mixture and mix well until ingredients are incorporated.

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   Mix in 1/2 cup raisins.

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    Roll 3 tablespoon-size portions of the dough into a ball in your hands and press to 1/2-inch flat on an ungreased baking sheet.

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    Bake for 18 to 20 minutes. Be careful not to overcook, or the cookies will not be chewy. Store in a sealed container.