Raisin Cookies

Name: Raisin Cookies
Ingredients: 1 c. water; 2 c. raisins; 1 c. shortening; 1 3/4 c. sugar; 2 eggs, slightly beaten; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg; 1/2 c. chopped nuts

13 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

Combine raisins and water in a small saucepan; bring to boil and cook for 3 minutes.
2

Remove from heat; cool.
3

Do not drain. Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and vanilla.
4

Combine dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture.
5

Mix.
6

Stir in nuts and raisins.
7

Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
8

Bake at 350° for 12 to 14 minutes.
9

Easy to remove. Enjoy!