My family really likes food.
I mean, who doesn’t, right!? Anytime there is a gathering, there is food. Lots and lot of food.
I’m sure the tradition started long before my parents were even a twinkle in their parents eyes. I have been so intrigued lately by the stories my mother and grandparents have to share. Food is the glue that attracts everyone around the dinner table to reminisce, laugh, cry, and connect. It is the same now as it was then and their memories are woven with family recipes.
One of them involves a cookie jar. In the top left corner of that picture is the cookie jar that belonged to my Great Grandmother and now it’s my mothers. She has fond memories of it being filled with cookies to satisfy any sweet tooth. My mother received the jar as a gift and, along with it, the original Oatmeal Cookie recipe her Grandmother used to fill it. I had the opportunity to make these simple and delicious cookies while in California and fill the jar once more. From our family kitchen to yours, enjoy filling your jar!
Great Grandma’s Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 4 cups raisins
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
What great memories
These cookies look awesome!
Thank you Rachel! I was curious when I noticed the recipe called for shortening and no butter. With butter being rather expensive it is definitely a budget friendly cookie!
So awesome to pass down all of these family gems. The cookies sound wonderful!
Thank you Marla! I was so excited when my mom showed me the original recipe. I’m completely obsessed with old family recipes right now.
Imzg! NOW I see the post with the egg beater! Too funny. I don’t like raisins, but I would eat this cookie because you made it and I love you to pieces. I would just needs some chocolate to wash it down with
Oh I love you to pieces too Holly! I would put chocolate chips in them without the raisins…just for you
I must make these tonight even at nearly 10 pm,thank you for sharing your Great Grandma’s cookie recipe..
Ooo, when the cookie monster craving hits it must be satisfied! If you made them I hope you liked them!
yum!! I love cookies that grandma made
I bet these are SO yummy!!
Why is is that Grandma’s cookies are always better!? I swear there has to be a secret ingredient that only Grandmas know.
Ah, aren’t the old family recipes always the best? My wife and I both have a lot of these.
My grandparents sent me home with piles of old recipes from their parents and grandparents. I am LOVING looking through them. Some of them are so simple but SO good!
Love heirloom recipes & anything oats.
Me too!!!
Our Great Grandma’s recipes are always the best kind. Tried and true!