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Raisin Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
Ready In: 32 Minutes
Servings: 30
This is an old recipe from the atlantic provinces. It makes a lot, but they do freeze well.
Ingredients:
2 cups raisins
1 cup water
1 cup crisco shortening
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cover raisins with water.
3. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes.
4. Do not drain. Cool.
5. Cream shortening and sugar.
6. Add eggs and beat well; stir in vanilla.
7. Add boiled raisins AND THEIR WATER, plus 1/4 cup additional water.
8. Combine dry ingredients.
9. Add to creamed mixture, a little at a time, stirring after each addition.
10. Stir in the nuts.
11. Drop onto a greased cookie sheet.
12. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes.
By RecipeOfHealth.com