Soft Drop Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening (2 sticks)
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. milk or buttermilk
4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. raisins (optional)

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs.
Sift dry ingredients and add alternately with milk and vanilla.
Add raisins (if using them) and drop on a cookie sheet.
Sprinkle top of drops with sugar and cinnamon, if you wish.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 10 minutes.