cora's raisin cookies

Name: Cora's Raisin Cookies
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) raisins (dark); 1 cup(s) water; 3 1/2 cup(s) flour; 1 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon(s) nutmeg; 1 cup(s) shortening (i use crisco); 1 3/4 cup(s) sugar; 2 - eggs, slightly beaten; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla; 1/2 cup(s) walnuts, chopped

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Carole F

Here, FL

Updated on Dec 10, 2010

I had never really been fond of raisins until I found this recipe in the newspaper back in the 70's...it surprised me at how good they were in this cookie and this recipe has since become a favorite in my family. In fact, my dear mother, who is now deceased LOVED this recipe, and made them often. When I make these I always think of her... :)

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yield This makes about 4 dozen cookies

Ingredients

2 cups raisins (dark)
1 cup water
3 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup shortening (i use crisco)
1 3/4 cups sugar
2 - eggs, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

How To Make cora's raisin cookies

Step 1

Boil water and raisins for 3 minutes. Set aside and cool. In a large bowl blend flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt & spices and set aside. In another bowl, cream shortening and gradually add sugar; mix well and then add eggs, stir in raisins with liquid and add vanilla.

Step 2

Add the dry mixture to the shortening mixture, mix well..stir in nuts. Drop full tablespoon size cookie dough onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees..for 12 to 15 minutes.
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