Oatmeal Gems Recipe

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Brief

Servings: 36

Yield: 6 dozen

Oatmeal Gems Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup raisins

1 cup water

¾ cup shortening

1 ½ cups white sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground cloves

2 cups rolled oats

½ cup chopped walnuts

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Combine raisins and water in small saucepan. Simmer over low heat 20 to 30 minutes until raisins are plump. Drain liquid from raisins into measuring cup. If necessary add enough additional water to raisin liquid to measure 1/2 cup. Set drained raisins and 1/2 cup raisin liquid aside to cool.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl beat shortening sugar eggs and vanilla with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Stir in reserved 1/2 cup raisin water.

Step 3

Sift the flour baking powder baking soda salt cinnamon and cloves into a separate bowl. Stir flour mixture into shortening mixture with a spoon. Stir in oats nuts and reserved raisins; mix well.

Step 4

Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Note: These cookies freeze well.

Nutritional Information

Oatmeal Gems Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:36

Calories: 146.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.2g 4%

Carbohydrates: 21.6g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 1g 4%

Sugars: 10.9g

Fat: 6g 9%

Saturated Fat: 1.3g 7%

Cholesterol: 10.3mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 14.4IU

Niacin Equivalents: 1.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 0.2mg

Folate: 20.5mcg 5%

Calcium: 13.7mg 1%

Iron: 0.8mg 4%

Magnesium: 12.6mg 5%

Potassium: 68.1mg 2%

Sodium: 111.3mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 54.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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