RAISIN COOKIE RECIPE

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INGREDIENTS

1 cup water

2 cups raisins

3/4 cup shortening

1/4 cup butter

1 3/4 cups sugar

2 eggs, slightly beaten

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

3/4 cup chopped walnuts

DIRECTIONS

1. In a small saucepan combine water and raisins; bring to a boil. Cook for about 4 minutes; remove from heat and set aside to cool. In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and butter with sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla.

2. In another bowl, stir together dry ingredients, including spices; gradually add to creamed mixture, blending well. Stir in chopped nuts and raisins (don’t drain). Drop raisin cookies onto greased cookie sheets about 2 inches apart.

3. Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes, or until cookies are done. Makes about 5 dozen raisin cookies.

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