MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Grandma's Oatmeal Raisin Big Cookies Categories: Cookies, Copycat Yield: 16 Cookies 1/2 c Raisins 1/3 c Water 1/2 c Vegetable shortening 1 Egg 1 1/2 c Dark brown sugar 1 1/2 ts Vanilla 2 c All-purpose flour 1 1/4 c Oats (not instant) 2 ts Baking soda 3/4 ts Cinnamon 1 ts Salt 1/2 c Raisins GrandMa's Cookie Company was founded back in 1914 by Foster Wheeler, but it wasn't until 1977 that the company introduced the popular Big Cookie. This large, soft cookie comes two to a pack and is offered in several varieties, including oatmeal raisin. Now you can bake up a couple batches all your own with this spiffy kitchen clone. Just be sure not to overdo it in the oven. You want these cookies soft and chewy when cool--just like a happy grandma would make 'em--so take them out when they are just beginning to turn light brown around the edges. Preheat oven to 275°F. Combine 1/2 cup raisins with water in a food processor and blend on high speed for about 1 minute or until very smooth. Combine this raisin puree with the vegetable shortening, egg, brown sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl. Mix well with electric mixer until smooth. In a separate bowl, combine the flour with the oats, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Pour this dry mixture into the wet mixture and mix well until ingredients are incorporated. Mix in 1/2 cup raisins. Roll 3 tb sized portions of the dough into a ball in your hands and press to 1/2" flat on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes. Be careful not to overcook, or the cookies will not be chewy. Store in a sealed container. Recipe FROM: MMMMM