posted by Kayce 11-29-99 4:17 AM
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Raisin Cookie
1 cup water
1 cup shortning
3 eggs, well beaten
4 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
2 cups raisins
2 cups sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. b.powder
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp.allspice
1 cup chopped nuts
Preheat oven to 375° F.
Boil water and raisins 5 minutes; cool. Cream shortening, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Add to cooled water and raisins.
Mix dry ingredients; add to raisins. Mix well, add nuts.
Drop on cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes.