Raisin Puff Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. dark raisins
1/2 c. golden raisins
1 c. water
1 c. shortening (Crisco)
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Cook raisins in water until water is absorbed.
Set aside to cool.
Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs.
Beat until fluffy. Stir in flour, soda and salt.
Add raisins and vanilla.
Mix well and shape into small balls and roll in granulated sugar.
Bake on a greased cookie sheet at 350\u00b0 for 15 minutes.
This is a soft cookie.
Makes 6 to 8 dozen.