Cowboy Cookies

Description
Fiber and nutrition are "partners" in these crunchy cookies.
 * Cowboy Cookies from Recipes for Better Nutrition During Cancer Treatment by the National Cancer Institute, public domain government resource—original source of recipe
 * Cook Time: About 35 minutes
 * Serves: 48

Ingredients

 * 1 cup soft shortening or margarine
 * ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
 * ¾ cup granulated sugar
 * 2 eggs
 * 1 tsp vanilla extract
 * 2 cups flour
 * ½ tsp baking soda
 * ½ tsp salt
 * 1½ cups quick cooking oatmeal
 * ½ cup coarsely chopped nuts or wheat germ
 * 6 oz. chocolate chips
 * 1 cup raisins

Directions

 * 1) Cream shortening, add sugars, and beat well.
 * 2) Add the eggs and vanilla and stir to blend well.
 * 3) Add the dry ingredients at one time.
 * 4) Mix to blend thoroughly.
 * 5) Last, stir in oatmeal, nuts, chocolate chips, and raisins.
 * 6) Mix well.
 * 7) Drop by spoonfuls on cookie sheet and bake for 13–15 minutes in 350°F oven.
 * 8) This dough freezes well and can be sliced later to make fresh cookies.