I've used this one for yrs. Stays moist due to the potato flakes and soak raisins in about a 1/4 c. of boiling water.
Raisin Oatmeal Drop Cookies
Instant mashed potatoes
1 cup brown sugar, packed
½ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup shortening
2 eggs
¼ cup water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup flour
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
½ tsp. cloves
3 cups quick oats
1cup raisins
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup choc. chips, if desired
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare potatoes for 2 servings according to package directions; set aside. Cream sugars, shortening, eggs, water and vanilla until fluffy; stir in potatoes. Blend flour, salt, soda and spices; stir in. Fold in raisins, nuts, oats and choc. chips. Drop slightly rounded teaspoonfuls on lightly greased cookie sheet. (Or use parchment paper). Bake about 10 – 12 minutes, until edges are light brown. Tops will look soft, cool on cookie sheet.