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Mom's Soft Raisin Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: Pearl Cochenour

"With four sons in service during World War II, my mother sent these favorite cookies as a taste from home to 'her boys' in different parts of the world. These days, my 11 grandchildren are enjoying them as we did, along with my stories of long ago. -- Pearl Cochenour, Williamsport, Ohio"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  25 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups raisins
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine raisins and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook for 3 minutes; remove from the heat and let cool (do not drain). In a mixing bowl, cream shortening; 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 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-14 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2006 by JUJU120
These have the great taste of old fashion cookies...lots of raisins and great with a cold... MORE


 
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