Jumbo Raisin Cookies

 

Makes approximately 3 dozen cookies

 





Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups raisins
  • 1/2 cup shortening, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)





Instructions

Step 1: Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2: Cook raisins in 1 cup boiling water for five minutes.  Set aside and cool. Do not drain raisin mixture.

Step 3: Mix together flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl; set aside.
 

Step 4: Cream shortening, butter, and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and beat well. 

Step 5: Add vanilla and cooled raisin mixture. 


Step 6: Gradually add dry ingredients and blend well.  If you are using nuts, add them at this time and mix with wooden spoon. 



Step 7: Drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheet. 

Step 8: Bake at 375 degrees until lightly brown 12 to 15 minutes.