McCanns Irish Oatmeal Cookies

• Cream↗
• cups margarine↗1 1⁄4
• cup firmly packed brown sugar1⁄2
• cup granulated sugar↗1⁄2
• egg, slightly beaten↗1
• teaspoon vanilla↗1
• Combine together
• cups all-purpose flour↗1 1⁄2
• teaspoon baking soda↗1
• teaspoon salt↗1
• teaspoon cinnamon (optional)↗1
• cups mccann's quick-cooking oatmeal↗3
• cup raisins↗3⁄4
• cup walnuts↗1⁄2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   I am trying this recipe with slivered almond instead of walnuts.

2. 2

   Cream margarine and sugars.

3. 3

   Add egg and vanilla.

4. 4

   Combine flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; add to shortening mixture.

5. 5

   Mix well.

6. 6

   Stir in the oats, raisins and walnuts.

7. 7

   Drop rounded teaspoons of batter on an ungreased cookie sheet.

8. 8

   Bake for 12-15 minutes at 350°.

9. 9

   Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire cooling rack.