Honey Raisin Gems

Honey Raisin Gems

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups honey
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
• 2 1/4 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked oatmeal (not the quick kind)
• 3/4 cup raisins
• 2 Tbsp. hot water

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cream honey and shortening. Add beaten egg.
3. Sift flour, salt, soda, baking powder and cinnamon into mixture. Add oatmeal, raisins and water. Mix thoroughly.
4. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.
5. Bake at 375°F for 15 minutes.