Chewy Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup corn syrup
• ½ cup shortening
• 1 cup raisins, chopped
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 4 tbsp cold water
• 2 cups rolled oats
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp nutmeg

Method

1. 1 In a saucepan, combine corn syrup, shortening, and raisins. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.
2. 2 Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda dissolved in cold water, oats, flour, and nutmeg until well mixed.
3. 3 Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a greased and floured baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
4. 4 Bake in a hot oven (425°F) for 10 minutes. Let cool before serving.