Grandma's Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets or line with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Mix in the rolled oats alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the oats. Be careful not to overmix. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Gently fold in the raisins until evenly distributed. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Drop by heaping spoonfuls about 3 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 11 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the tops appear dry. (10-11 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 1 minute before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. (1 minute)