Raisin Puffs

Name: Raisin Puffs
Ingredients: 1 cup raisins; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup shortening; 1 1/2 cups white sugar; 2 eggs; 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 tablespoons white sugar

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 cup raisins
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 tablespoons white sugar

Directions

1

In a small saucepan, bring the raisins, water, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla to a boil. Remove from heat, and set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
2

In a medium bowl, cream the shortening and sugar together. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla. Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Drain the raisins and stir them into the mixture.
3

Put the 3 tablespoons of sugar into a small bowl. Roll the dough into walnut sized balls and roll the balls in the sugar. Place cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, cookies should be firm.