Ingredients
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3 lbs granulated sugar
2 lbs brown sugar
2 1/2 cups shortening
12 eggs
1 quart milk
1 tablespoon cinnamon, ground
2 lbs raisins, ground
2 lbs walnuts, ground
6 lbs flour
2 tablespoons baking soda
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 tablespoons vanilla extract (or 2 tbs. grated orange peel)
1 teaspoon salt
Preparation
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In a very large bowl, cream shortening and sugar together. Add eggs two at a time. Beat well.
Sift dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon) into another very large bowl.
Grind raisins and nuts (for you modern-day cooks, use food processor) and add to sifted flour mixture.
Add vanilla or orange peel and mix well.
Drop onto ungreased cookie sheets. With a lightly dusted fork, press lightly to make a criss-cross pattern on each cookie.
Bake at 375 F for 8-10 minutes or until cookie is golden around the edges.
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