Flying Saucers Published in the Bakersfield Californian newspaper in the late 50's This was a very popular cookie sold in the snack bar at Arvin High School as well as other high schools in the area. They cost 25 cents for a 6" cookie and were a real treat!
1/2 c. shortening 1 c. sugar 1 egg, beaten 1/4 c. honey 2 Tbs. milk 1/4 c. raisins 1-1/2 c. old-fashioned oatmeal 1-3/4 c. flour 3/4 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. allspice 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. salt
Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, honey, milk and continue creaming. Wash and soak raisins in hot water; drain well. Combine with oatmeal and add to mixture. Sift together dry ingredients and add to mixture. Drop by 1/4 cup full onto well greased cookie sheet. With a glass dipped in water, flatten cookies slightly. Bake at 300° for 10-15 minutes. Cookies will be a very delicate brown when done will look like a saucer. Cool just enough to set cookies. Loosen with a spatula. Remove to wire rack to cool.
