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Mom's Soft Raisin Cookies

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"

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Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 36 servings
 

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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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
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2009 by KathleenO 
Very good old-fashioned cookie! I added the vanilla extract to the water when boiling the... MORE

 
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