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Recipe of the Month
Desserts -
Mom’s Soft Raisin Cookies
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| INGREDIENTS |
- 1 cup water
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2 cups raisins
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1 cup shortening
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13/4 cups sugar
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2 eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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31/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
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1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
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| INSTRUCTIONS |
Combine water and raisins 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 adding sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients, add to creamed mixture, and blend well. Fold in nuts and raisins. Drop by teaspoonful 2 inches apart on greased baking sheet. Bake at 350º for 12-14 minutes.
Makes about 6 dozen. |
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