Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons 2% milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Dash salt

Method

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, water and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in oats and raisins.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto ungreased
  • . Flatten with a glass. Bake at 325° for 13-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine filling ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread on the bottoms of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies.