Jumbo Raisin Cookies

(from kintyre’s recipe box)

Source: Pleasant View 12th Ward Cookbook

Serves 30 people

Categories: dessert, nondairy

Ingredients

  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 2 cups raisins
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

  1. Sift together first seven ingredients.

  2. Cream shortening, sugar, and eggs.

  3. Add vanilla.

  4. Boil raisins for 5 minutes or until water has decreased to 1/2 cup.

  5. Mix together with other ingredients.

  6. Bake.

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