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Grandma Groeschl's Rolled Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups Sugar
• 1 1/2 cup Crisco (lard)
• 4 eggs
• 3 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 lb seeded raisins
• 4 cups oatmeal (quick-cooking rolled oats)

Optional

• coconut, chopped nuts, or both

Preparation and Cooking

Cream together sugar and Crisco, then add eggs, 1 at a time. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Add raisins and rolled oats. Mix and roll on a lightly-floured board, turning often. Cut into 1/4 inch squares. Sprinkle some extra sugar on top if desired. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheight for 15 minutes.