RAISIN COOKIES

 

Contributed by Beth Davis
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1-1/2tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp. allspice
  • 1 cup nuts
Boil raisins and water together for 5 minutes. Cool and add vanilla to taste. 

Cream shortening with sugar, eggs, and salt. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. 

Drop onto a greased cookie sheet and press flat. Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes.



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