Amish Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

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Ready in: 1-2 hrs
recipe difficulty 3/5

Difficulty: 3 (1=easiest :: hardest=5)

Serves/Makes: 8 dozen

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
1 egg, for topping

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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 1 beaten egg. Refrigerate 1 hour. Shape dough into walnut-size balls on greased cookie sheet. Press down slightly with fork. Beat 1 egg and paint tops of the cookies. Bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

This recipe from CDKitchen for Amish Oatmeal Cookies serves/makes 8 dozen