Christmas Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Pour boiling water over raisins and let stand.
3. 3
   Cream sugar and oil; add eggs.
4. 4
   Sift dry ingredients and add to mixture.
5. 5
   Add vanilla.
6. 6
   Drain raisins.
7. 7
   Add with nuts and dates.
8. 8
   Mixture will be very stiff.
9. 9
   Spread in shallow pan (cookie sheet).
10. 10
    Bake 20 to 25 minutes at 350°.
11. 11
    Let cool.
12. 12
    Cut in squares and dust with powdered sugar.