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Mom's Soft Raisin Cookies




Source of Recipe


Thanks, Vicky


List of Ingredients




1 cup water
2 cups raisins
1 cup shortening
1-3/4 cups sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp. Spice Islands® pure vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. each baking powder, baking soda, salt
1/2 tsp. each ground cinnamon. ground nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped walnuts


Recipe



Heat oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Combine raisins and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook 3 minutes; remove from heat and let cool (do not drain). In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts and raisins.
Drop by tsp. 2" apart on greased baking sheets. Bake 12 - 14 minutes. Makes 6 dozen.