Jumbo Raisin Cookies
(from kintyre’s recipe box)
Source: Pleasant View 12th Ward Cookbook
Serves 30 peopleIngredients
- 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
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Sift together first seven ingredients.
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Cream shortening, sugar, and eggs.
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Add vanilla.
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Boil raisins for 5 minutes or until water has decreased to 1/2 cup.
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Mix together with other ingredients.
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Bake.