Post by chief_cook2 on Oct 1, 2005 11:00:30 GMT -6
Soft Raisin Cookies Recipe
These are delightfully soft and comforting cookies. They almost fall apart
in your mouth!
1 cup water 2 cups raisins 1 cup shortening or butter 1 3/4
cups sugar 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 1/2
cups 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 (optional)
6 dozen
1. Combine raisins and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil and
cook for three minutes.
2. Remove from the heat and let cool but do not drain.
3. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening or butter with sugar.
4. Add eggs and vanilla.
5. Mix dry ingredients together and gradually add to creamed mixture.
6. Blend thoroughly.
7. Stir in nuts and raisins, along with the water the raisins were
boiled inches.
8. Drop by spoonfuls onto greased baking sheets.
9. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes.
These are delightfully soft and comforting cookies. They almost fall apart
in your mouth!
1 cup water 2 cups raisins 1 cup shortening or butter 1 3/4
cups sugar 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 1/2
cups 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 (optional)
6 dozen
1. Combine raisins and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil and
cook for three minutes.
2. Remove from the heat and let cool but do not drain.
3. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening or butter with sugar.
4. Add eggs and vanilla.
5. Mix dry ingredients together and gradually add to creamed mixture.
6. Blend thoroughly.
7. Stir in nuts and raisins, along with the water the raisins were
boiled inches.
8. Drop by spoonfuls onto greased baking sheets.
9. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes.