Grandma's Oatmeal Cookies
How She captured Grandpa's Heart
Here's the story as related by my friend, Shannon: "My grandmother made these for my grandfather before they were married. They were part of the reason he fell head over heels for her."
They are thin, crisp, and very buttery. This recipe is easy to double.
- 1 1/2 c. flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 c. butter, softened (NOT margarine or shortening)
- 1 c. white sugar
- 1 c. brown sugar
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 eggs, well beaten
- 3 c. oatmeal
- 1 c. walnuts, optional
- 1 c. raisins, optional
Combine flour, baking soda, and salt. In separate bowl, cream butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Mix in nuts and raisins. Drop from teaspoon 2 inches apart onto greased or nonstick cookie sheets.
Bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 10–12 min. Cool on wire racks. Makes 6 dozen.
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