Amish Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

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"PLUS" means this ingredient in addition to the one on the next line, often with divided uses
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.

nutrition data

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reviews & comments

Guest Foodie REVIEW:
January 9, 2010

My rating is based on my experience of baking and eating "Amish Cookies" with my mother over 30 years ago. My mother would make dozens and dozens every year at Christmas to give to family and friends. I never knew where she actually got the recipe from or if they actually were "Amish" cookies. My mother always made large cookies-about 3" in diameter. I am interested in finding out more about the person who posted this recipe. Thank you.

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