Raisin Honey Chews

Ingredients

3/4 c shortening
3/4 c granulated sugar
1/2 c honey
1 egg
1/2 ts orange peel
1 1/4 c all purpose flour
1 ts baking soda
1/2 ts salt
2 oatmeal
1 c seedless raisins

Instructions

Cream together shortening, sugar, honey, egg and peel. Stir in flour, soda, salt and oats; beat well. Add raisins. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake abouve oven center at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until evenly browned. Let stand on sheets 2 to 3 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool. Makes about 36 cookies. Lorna Brown, Prodigy Food & Wine Board