Raisin-honey Chews
published by unicorngirl2006 on Jan 24, 2011
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3/4 cup shortening
3/4 cups granulated sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup seedless raisins
Cream together shortening, sugar, honey, egg and peel. Stir in flour, baking soda, salt and oats; beat well. Add raisins. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake above oven center at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes, or until evenly browned. Let stand on sheets 2 to 3 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool . Yield: 36 cookies.
