Zucchini Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. zucchini, peeled and shredded
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 c. raisins

Preparation

In mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar.
Add egg and beat well.
Stir in zucchini; set aside.
Combine flour, baking soda, spices, baking powder and salt.
Add to zucchini mixture and stir until thoroughly combined.
Stir in raisins.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2-inches apart on greased cookie sheets.
Bake at 375\u00b0 until golden brown for 12 to 15 minutes.
Cool in pans for 2 minutes before removing to wire rack.
Cookies are cake like. Makes 3 dozen.