1 1/2 c Raisins 1 1/3 c Brown sugar, packed
2 Eggs 2 c Flour
1 1/2 ts Vanilla 1 1/8 ts Salt
1 c Shortening 1/2 ts Baking soda
3/4 c Sugar; plus 2 1/8 ts Baking powder
2 tb Sugar 3 3/4 c Rolled oats
Cover raisins with warm water and soak 10 minutes. Drain thoroughly
and set aside. Combine eggs, 2 tablespoons water, vanilla, shortening
and sugars in mixer bowl. Sift flour with salt, soda and baking
powder. Add to egg mixture and beat at low speed 2 to 3 minutes or
until smooth. Add oats and raisins and mix until blended. Form into
2-inch-thick logs. Wrap in waxed paper and chill until firm. Slice
rolls into 1/2-inch thick slices and place on baking sheets. Flatten
to 1/4-inch thickness and bake at 375F 10 to 12 minutes.
Yields
32 servings
