Grandma Rebecca's Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

These are a family classic I make every year.  It's my grandmother's classic I've tried to change, but couldn't improve on!  It's fantastic and is always the cookie that people want the recipe to.

Grandma Rebecca’s Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 2 eggs
• 1 3/4 cups AP flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 2 cups oats (old-fashioned or quick cooking)
• 1 1/2 cups raisins

Makes approximately 40 cookies
Cook Time: 8-10 minutes

 Cream shortening and sugar together; add molasses and egg.  Thoroughly beat mixture until completely combined.  Meanwhile, whisk flour, salt, soda, and cinnamon together.  Add dry mixture to wet mixture and combine.
Add oats and raisins and mix until dispersed (I use the mixer, but you can hand stir if you'd like).
Using a small ice cream scoop, scoop dough into small balls, then roll into balls between hands (you may need to pop in the refrigerator if dough gets too hot).  Dough can be frozen or cooked immediately.
Bake at 375 8-10 minutes.