ChrisF
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Here is a recipie I'd like to share, they are a family favorate. And now my daughter makes them for her husband.
Soft Raisin Cookies
2 cups raisins
1 cup water
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup shortening
1 3/4 cups sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vinilla
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Directions:
Place raisins and water in saucepan; bring to a boil and boil for about 3 minutes. Set aside to cool; do not drain. Mix flour, and next 5 dry ingredients together. Cream shortening and gradually add sugar beating well after each addition. Beat in eggs. Stir in raisins with liquid and vanilla. Gradually add the flour mixture, blending throughly after each addition. Stir in nuts. Drop from tablespoons, about 2 inches apart, on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 12 to 15 minutes. Make 2 1/2 doz.
Enjoy
Soft Raisin Cookies
2 cups raisins
1 cup water
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup shortening
1 3/4 cups sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vinilla
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Directions:
Place raisins and water in saucepan; bring to a boil and boil for about 3 minutes. Set aside to cool; do not drain. Mix flour, and next 5 dry ingredients together. Cream shortening and gradually add sugar beating well after each addition. Beat in eggs. Stir in raisins with liquid and vanilla. Gradually add the flour mixture, blending throughly after each addition. Stir in nuts. Drop from tablespoons, about 2 inches apart, on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 12 to 15 minutes. Make 2 1/2 doz.
Enjoy
