Soft Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
3 eggs
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. butter or oleo (soft)
1 c. milk
2 tsp. grated lemon peel
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. raisins
1 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Early in day or up to 2 weeks before serving.
Into large bowl, measure all ingredients except raisins and nuts.
With mixer at low speed, beat ingredients until just mixed; increase speed to medium and beat 2 minutes.
Occasionally scraping bowl with rubber spatula.
Stir in raisins and walnuts or pecans until well blended. Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
Drop batter by heaping tablespoonfuls about 2inches apart on greased cookie sheets.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes until lightly browned around edges.
Remove cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
Store cookies in tightly covered containers. Makes about 2 1/2 dozen.