RAISIN HONEY CHEWS

RAISIN HONEY CHEWS


¾ cup shortening
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup honey
1 egg
½ tsp. orange zest
1-1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. salt
2 cups quick cooking oats
1 cup raisins


Preheat oven to 375^. Grease a baking sheet.

Cream together shortening, sugar, honey, egg, and orange peel. Stir in flour, baking soda, salt, and oats; beat well. Stir in raisins. Drop by tablespoons onto cookie sheet.

Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until evenly browned. Remove to wire rack to cool.

Yield: 18 cookies.