Tasty Oatmeal Cookies  (add raisins, coconut, granola, nuts)

Use this recipe to make healthy "granola bar" style cookies.  Very hearty.

1/2 cup shortening
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup molasses (optional; but nice...)
2 eggs
1 3/4 cups flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp soda
1 tsp cinnamon
2 cups oats
1 1/2 cups raisins and or chocolate chips, nuts, trail mix, etc....
1/2 cup coconut (optional) but adds something nice to the batter

Mix shortening, sugar, molasses in one bowl, dry ingredients in another. Mix together then stir in oats. Once mixed, fold in raisins with a spoon.   Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.



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