Cowboy Cookies

Fiber and nutrition are "partners" in these crunchy cookies.
== Info ==
Cook Time: About 35 minutes
Serves: 48
== Ingredients ==
 
* 1 cup soft shortening or margarine 
* 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed 
* 3/4 cup granulated sugar 
* 2 eggs 
* 1 tsp. vanilla extract 
* 2 cups flour 
* 1/2 tsp. baking soda 
* 1/2 tsp. salt 
* 1 1/2 cups quick cooking oatmeal 
* 1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts or wheat germ 
* 6 oz. chocolate chips 
* 1 cup raisins 
== Directions ==
# Cream shortening, add sugars, and beat well. Add the eggs and vanilla and stir to blend well. 
# Add the dry ingredients at one time. Mix to blend thoroughly. 
# Last, stir in oatmeal, nuts, chocolate chips, and raisins. Mix well. 
# Drop by spoonfuls on cookie sheet and bake for 13–15 minutes in 350° oven. This dough freezes well and can be sliced later to make fresh cookies.
== Source ==
* Cowboy Cookies from Recipes for Better Nutrition During Cancer Treatment by the National Cancer Institute, public domain government resource—original source of recipe
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