Dave's Big Raisin Cookies
Serves: 6
Brad Rosenbaum
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
48
Spice
49
Sweetness
45
Sourness
41
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.2
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 cup
Water2 cups
Raisin1 cup
Shortening2 cups
White Sugar3
Eggs1 tsp
Vanilla Extract4 cups
All-Purpose Flour1 tsp
Baking Powder1 tsp
Baking Soda2 tsps
Salt1.5 tsps
Ground Cinnamon1 tsp
Ground Allspice1 tsp
Ground NutmegDirections:
1
Add water to raisins and boil 5 minutes
2
Set aside to cool
3
Cream shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla
4
Add cooled raisins and water
5
Sift together the flour, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg
6
Add flour mixture to raisin mixture, blend well
7
Chill dough until firm
8
Drop by teaspoon onto lightly greased cookie sheets
9
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes
10
Let cool for a few minutes on cookie sheet before removing