Chewy Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs (To lower cholesterol the 2 eggs could be replaced with 3 egg whites)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup raisins

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, mix flour, salt, and baking soda.
Put shortening into medium sized bowl.
Using electric beater, beat in brown and white sugars.
Beat in eggs and vanilla.
Sift and beat in flour mixture.
Beat for 2-3 minutes or until dough is light and fluffy.
Stir in raisins.
Spoon onto ungreased baking pan, about two inches apart.
Bake at 350\u00b0F for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown on top.