Chewy Raisin Molasses Cookies

• 1-1/2 cups raisins
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1-1/4 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1. Place raisins in a bowl. Cover with boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in molasses. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in raisins.
3. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased
4. . Bake at 350u0b0 for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

raisins, shortening, sugar, eggs, molasses, quickcooking oats, flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chewy-raisin-molasses-cookies/ (may not work)