Raisin Cookies

13 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. raisins
  • 1 c. water
  • 1 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1 c. shortening
  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 3 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 c. chopped nuts

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine raisins and water in a medium saucepan.
  2. 2
    Bring to a boil and boil 3 minutes.
  3. 3
    Cool (do not drain).
  4. 4
    Gradually add sugar to shortening, beating well.
  5. 5
    Stir in raisins, liquid and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients.
  6. 6
    Gradually add raisin mixture, stirring after each addition.
  7. 7
    Stir in pecans.
  8. 8
    Drop by tablespoons 2 inches apart onto a well-greased cookie sheet.
  9. 9
    Bake at 375° for 10 to 12 minutes.

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