Ingredients: 1 cup raisins 1/3 cup peanuts 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup sugar 1 cup raw oatmeal 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/3 cup sour milk 3 tablespoons dark molasses 1 egg, beaten, PLUS 1 egg, for topping
Directions: Grind raisins and peanuts. Combine flour, baking powder, spices and salt; cut in shortening. Add sugar, oatmeal, raisins and peanuts; mix well. Dissolve baking soda in sour milk; add to dry ingredients. Combine and add molasses and beaten egg. Refrigerate 1 hour.
Shape dough into walnut-size balls on greased cookie sheet. Press down slightly with fork. Beat remaining egg and paint tops of the cookies. Bake in preheated 375 degrees F oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
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