Mom's Soft Raisin Cookiesbiscuits 1 cup water 2 cup raisins 1 cup shortening 1 3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 1/2 cup all-purpose 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 Combine raisins and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook for 3 minutes; remove from the heat and let cool (do not drain). In a mixing bowl, cream shortening; gradually add sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and blend thoroughly. Stir in nuts and raisins. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350! for 12-14 minutes. Yield: about 6 dozen. From the files of Al Rice, North Pole Alaska. Feb 1994 |
