Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1-1/4 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon cardamom
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 teaspoons ginger

1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Beat in molasses. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in cranberries and walnuts.
2. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: about 5 dozen.