Soft Raisin Cookies

Name: Soft Raisin Cookies
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 2 cups raisins; 1 cup shortening or 1 cup butter; 1 3/4 cups sugar; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 1/2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

13 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 cup water
2 cups raisins
1 cup shortening or 1 cup butter
1 3/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

1

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

Remove from the heat and let cool but do not drain.
3

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening or butter with sugar.
4

Add eggs and vanilla.
5

Mix dry ingredients together and gradually add to creamed mixture.
6

Blend thoroughly.
7

Stir in nuts and raisins, along with the water the raisins were boiled inches.
8

Drop by spoonfuls onto greased baking sheets.
9

Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes.