Amish Friendship Starter Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

Mixture 1

• 1 cup amish starter
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

Mixture 2

• 3/4 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar

Mixture 3

• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups oatmeal
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 3 teaspoons cinnamon

Mixture 4

• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 cup raisins or dried cranberries
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. 1

   Combine mixture 1 in a bowl or large glass measuring cup. Mix ingredients well with a fork.

2. 2

   Combine mixture 2 in a large bowl. I use my Kitchen Aide mixer. Beat until creamy.

3. 3

   Add mixture 1 to mixture 2.

4. 4

   Combine mixture 3 and mix thoroughly. Add mixture 3 to mixtures 1 and 2 in the large bowl.

5. 5

   Add mixture 4 to the large bowl and mix until just combined.

6. 6

   Spoon resulting dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 375 for 10-13 minutes. It usually takes twelve minutes for me.

7. 7

   Cool on a wire rack.