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1 c Raisins

1/2 c Shortening, soft

1 c Sugar

2 Eggs

1/2 ts Soda

1 1/2 c Sifted all-purpose flour

1 ts Salt

1 ts Cinnamon

1/2 ts Allspice

2 c Quaker Oats, uncooked

–(quick or old-fashioned) Pour enough boiling water over raisins to cover them. Cover and let stand 10 minutes. Beat shortening and sugar together until creamy. Add eggs; beat until fluffy. Drain raisins, reserving 1/2 cup liquid. Dissolve soda in this liquid. Sift together flour, salt and spices. Add to creamed mixture alternately with raisin liquid; blend well. Stir in raisins and oats. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cooky sheets. Bake in preheated moderate oven (350 F.) 12 to 15 minutes. Source: Our Favorites for family and friends Reprinted with permission from The Quaker Oats Company Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias

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