Raisin Crisscross Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening (part butter or margarine)
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. lemon extract
1 3/4 cup flour
3/4 tsp. cream of tartar
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup raisins

Preparation

Mix thoroughly shortening, sugar, egg, and extract. Blend flour, cream of tartar, soda, and salt. Stir into shortening mixture. Mix in raisins. Roll into 1-inch balls. Place 3-inch apart on ungreased baking sheet. Flatten with fork, making crisscross pattern. Bake at 400\u00b0 for 8-10 minutes till edges begin to brown. Makes 3 dozen.