Thistle Cookies
					PORTIONS: APPROX 3 DOZ COOKIES
				
				
					
						 
					
					
						
							 
							BY
NannyLee
Nancy 
						
					
					
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						11 years ago
					
					
						
					
				 
				
					1 cup shortening
2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp baking soda DISSOLVED in 1/4 cup BOILING water
 1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
2 cups quick cooking oatmeal
3/4 tsp salt
1 cup rough chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
1 cup chocolate chips
Cream shortening & sugar, beat in eggs, add baking soda dissolved in boiling water & vanilla.  Combine dry ingredients and mix well. Add nuts, raisins & chocolate chips. 
  Bake @ 350, on greased or parchment covered cookie sheets 12-15 minutes or until  light golden brown.