posted by jgarcia 12-28-102 5:00 AM
Raisin Honey Chews
Source: Sun-Maid(R) Raisin advertisement in magazine, 1982
3/4 c. shortening
3/4 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. honey
1 egg
1/2 tsp. grated orange peel
1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. quick-cooking oats
1 c. Sun-Maid(R) seedless raisins
Cream together shortening, sugar, honey, egg and peel. Stir in flour, soda, salt and oats; beat well. Add raisins.
Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake above oven center at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until evenly browned. Let stand on sheets 2-3 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool.
Makes about 36 cookies.