Alice Smith'S Jumbo Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. raisins
1 1/2 c. water
1 c. shortening
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. sugar
3 eggs
4 to 4 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 Tbsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Simmer raisins in water 5 minutes.
Drain and save 1/2 cup liquid.
Blend shortening, spices and vanilla.
Add sugar gradually, creaming thoroughly.
Beat in eggs, one at a time. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
Add baking soda to the liquid.
Add flour, mix alternately with liquid to creamed mixture; mixing well.
Add raisins and chopped nuts.
Chill.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheet and bake at 400\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
Yields 3 dozen.