Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Photo by Stephanie Knewasser

From the kitchen of Carla Wilson

Put 1 c raisins in a small bowl.

Cover with boiling water.

Add

1/2 tsp instant coffee to the water.

Set aside.

Cream:

1/2 c shortening

1 c sugar

2 eggs

1/4 c milk

Add:

1 1/2 c flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

Add:

1 2/3 c oatmeal

1/4 c coconut

1/2 c nuts, chopped

the raisins

Drop by heaping tsp onto greased cookie sheets.

Bake @ 350 for 12 minutes.

Makes about 3 dozen medium cookies.