Mom's Soft Raisin Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:

2 cups raisins
1 cup water
1 cup shortening
1-3/4 cups sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
3-1/2 cups all-purpose 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

Directions:

Combine raisins and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook for 3 minutes; remove from heat and let cool(do not drain). In a mixing bowl, cream shortening; gradually add sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and blend thoroughly. Stir in nuts and raisins. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets.

Bake at 350 degrees F. for 12-14 minutes.

Yield: About 6 dozen.

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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Taste Of Home Recipe Book
Submitted By: Linda Wilson
lwilson@gatecom.com
Mom's Soft Raisin Cookies


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