Jumbo Raisin Cookies

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  • Number of Servings: 48
Ingredients
2 cups raisins1 cup water1 cup shortening3 eggs well beaten2 cups white sugar4 cups white flour1 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. baking soda1/4 tsp. allspice1 tsp cinnamon1/4 tsp. nutmegpinch of salt1 tsp. vanilla
Directions
Simmer 2 cups of raisins in 1 cup of water for 5 minutes set aside to cool.

Cream together the shortening, sugar and then eggs. Add the raisins to the shortening mixture. Then add the vanilla.

Combine the flour and spices toegether in a separate bowl. Then combine the two mixtures and stir till all combined. Spoon and roll out into cookies. Press lightly and bake.

Makes 4 doz. medium size cookies. 21/2 to 3" diam.

Serving Size: Makes 3-5 doz. cookies depending on size.

Number of Servings: 48

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user WABJEB.

Servings Per Recipe: 48
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 98.3
  • Total Fat: 0.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 11.9 mg
  • Sodium: 46.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 21.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g
  • Protein: 1.7 g

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