Raisin Puffs

Name: Raisin Puffs
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. golden raisins; 2/3 c. water; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 2 tsp. cinnamon; 1 c. margarine; 1 tsp. vanilla; 2 eggs; 1 carrot, finely grated; grated rind of 1 orange; 1 tsp. soda; 3 1/2 c. flour

11 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. golden raisins
2/3 c. water
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. margarine
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 carrot, finely grated
grated rind of 1 orange
1 tsp. soda
3 1/2 c. flour

Directions

1

Simmer raisins in water, covered, until all water is absorbed. Allow to cool while preparing batter.
2

Mix margarine with sugar until fluffy.
3

Add cinnamon and vanilla.
4

Beat in eggs, one at a time.
5

Add carrots and orange rind.
6

Blend soda and 1/2 cup of the flour; mix with egg mixture.
7

Add 3 more cups of flour and steamed raisins.
8

Mix well.
9

Shape by teaspoonfuls into balls.
10

Roll in dish of cinnamon sugar.
11

Bake at 375° on greased cookie sheet for 9 minutes.
12

Remove from oven before firm for chewy texture.
13

Makes 72 cookies.