Aunt Henry'S Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening (butter)
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. soda, dissolved in 1 tsp. hot water
1 Tbsp. vanilla
3 1/2 c. flour (keep 1 c. out to mix with nuts and raisins)
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. raisins

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar together.
Add unbeaten eggs and remaining ingredients.
Batter will be very stiff.
Use teaspoon to drop on greased baking sheet.
Bake in a moderate oven at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
Makes 5 dozen.