* Exported from MasterCook *

Amish Oatmeal Cookies

Recipe By :luckytrim
Serving Size : 96 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Formed

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup raisins
1/3 cup peanuts
2 cup 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
3/4 cup raw oatmeal -- (3/4 to 1)
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/3 cup sour milk -- add 1 tablespoon lemon juice to 1/3 cup
milk, let sit while making cookies
3 tablespoons dark molasses
1 egg -- beaten
1 egg -- for topping

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.