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jumbo raisin cookies

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Elaine Douglas
Vancouver, BC

Another oldie recipe from my old recipe box. My family loved them. You can healthify the recipe by using coconut oil, hemp hearts, and some whole wheat flour.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For jumbo raisin cookies

  • 2 c
    raisins
  • 1 c
    water
  • 1 c
    shortening or 1 c. coconut oil
  • 2 c
    white sugar or combination white and brown
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 3
    eggs
  • 4 c
    flour or 3 c. white flour + 1 c. whole wheat
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp
    allspice, ground
  • 1 c
    chopped nuts (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp
    hemp hearts (optional)

How To Make jumbo raisin cookies

  • 1
    Boil together raisins and water for 5 minutes.Cool
  • 2
    Cream together shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Add cooled raisins and juice.
  • 3
    Sift together remaining ingredients except for nuts.
  • 4
    Add nuts, mix well and drop by teaspoonful on greased baking sheet. Bake at 375 F for 12- 15 minutes or until done.
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