Maple-Oatmeal Cookies

1 c Maple syrup

1/2 c Shortening

1 Egg

1 1/2 c All-purpose flour

2 ts Baking powder

1/2 ts Salt

1/4 c Milk

1 1/2 c Rolled oats

1/2 c Raisins

1/2 c Chopped nuts; walnuts or

-pecans Recipe by: Midwest Living, April 1996 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees; lightly grease baking sheets. In a mixing bowl, beat the maple syrup, shortening and egg with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is well combined. In another mixing bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the dry ingredients alternately to the syrup mixture with the milk, beating with the mixer on low speed after each addition until just combined. Stir in the oats, raisins and nuts with a spoon. Drop the dough by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly browned. Remove and cool the cookies on wire racks. Penny Halsey (ATBN65B). -----