*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                          OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

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Serving Size  : 48   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cookies & Bars

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2  cup           margarine
     1/2  cup           shortening
   1      cup           firmly packed light brown sugar
     1/2  cup           sugar
   2                    egg
   2      tablespoons   water
   2      tablespoons   light corn syrup
   2      teaspoons     vanilla
   2      teaspoons     cinnamon
     1/4  teaspoon      nutmeg
     1/8  teaspoon      ginger
   1 1/2  cups          flour
   1      teaspoon      baking soda
   1      teaspoon      salt
   3      cups          oats
   1      cup           raisins

Cream margarine, shortening, sugars, eggs, corn syrup, water, and vanilla;
beat well.  Combine flour baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture.  Beat
well; stir in oats and raisins.  Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased
baking sheet.  Bake at 350F degrees for 15 minutes.  Cool slightly before
removing to cooling racks.

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NOTES : I have these cookies baking in the oven right now--my house smells
wonderful!  My husband gave them a definite Thumb's Up!