Raisin Cookies

14 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. raisins
  • 1 c. boiling water
  • 1 c. shortening
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 4 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 c. chopped nuts
  • 1/4 tsp. cloves (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Add boiling water to raisins and cook for 5 minutes.
  2. 2
    Cool. Cream shortening and sugar together.
  3. 3
    Add eggs and vanilla.
  4. 4
    Beat until fluffy.
  5. 5
    Add cooled raisins and mix thoroughly.
  6. 6
    Sift flour. Add salt, soda, baking powder, spices and chopped nuts; blend. Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes.

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