Raisin Spice Drops - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. raisins
1/2 c. shortening, softened
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. soda
1 1/2 c. flour, sifted
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice
2 c. Quaker oats (quick or old-fashioned)

Preparation

Pour enough boiling water over raisins to cover them.
Cover and let stand 10 minutes.
Beat shortening and sugar together until creamy.
Add eggs; beat until fluffy.
Drain raisins, reserving 1/2 cup liquid.
Dissolve soda in this liquid.
Sift together flour, salt and spices.
Add to creamed mixture alternately with raisin liquid; blend well.
Stir in raisins and oats.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets.
Bake in preheated moderate oven at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
Makes 3 1/2 dozen.