Super Duper Oatmeal Cookies

Posted by Pats Cookin at recipegoldmine.com

Source: Puget Sound Power and Light Co. Gazette Oct. 1983

I collect recipes from newspapers, etc. Years ago we would get a small flyer with our power bill that also included a recipe. This one is one of those.

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
4 teaspoons cinnamon
2 cups vegetable shortening
1 cup peanut butter
4 cups granulated sugar
6 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup milk
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups raisins
1 (12 ounce) package milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts
7 cups quick-cooking oatmeal

Sift or stir together flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon. In large mixing bowl, cream shortening and peanut butter until fluffy; add sugar gradually. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla. Beat well; add flour mixture. Stir in raisins, chocolate chips, walnuts, and oatmeal. Mix thoroughly.

Drop by tablespoon onto foil or parchment paper-lined cookie sheet. Cookies will spread to about 3 1/2 inches. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10 to 15 minutes. Do not overbake; they will look soft. Leave on cookie sheet for at least 2 minutes after removing from oven. Wipe crumbs off before putting more cookies on sheet.

Yield: 10-12 dozen.