Mom'S Soft Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. water
2 c. raisins
1 c. Crisco
1 3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Preparation

Combine raisins and water in small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook for three minutes; remove from the heat and let cool (do not drain).
In a mixing bowl, cream Crisco; gradually add sugar.
Add eggs and vanilla.
Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and blend thoroughly.
Stir in nuts and raisins. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 14 minutes.
Yield:
About 6 dozen cookies.