Dave's Big Raisin Cookies Recipe
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Dave's Big Raisin Cookies

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"Here is Dave's Big Raisin cookies, the best you can find."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (19)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 7 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups raisins
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

  1. Add water to raisins and boil 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  2. Cream shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Add cooled raisins and water. Sift together the flour, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg. Add flour mixture to raisin mixture, blend well.
  3. Chill dough until firm.
  4. Drop by teaspoon onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes on cookie sheet before removing.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 75 | Total Fat: 2.7g | Cholesterol: 8mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2006 by Paula   view full review
I've made raisin cookies several times, using this recipe. The cookies are very moist and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2011 by Baricat   view full review
I have no idea why there are so few reviews for this recipe. It's phenomenal!! Hearty, homey...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2007 by Joy Ann   view full review
These are great cookies, especially right out of the oven! I baked some half an hour ago and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2007 by Chris T.   view full review
We really liked these cookies. Great with a cup of tea before bed. I can't bring myself to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2010 by DMER2   view full review
My father made a similar cookie, he called them Yummy Raisin Cookies. He added a cup of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2009 by Cranker, the cook and baker   view full review
Made these cookies just as the recipe is written. The only change I made is that I really...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2008 by kathlene07   view full review
Taste super good right out of the oven! Might add some more spice next time. GREAT Recipe!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2008 by bonbon   view full review
These are great cookies!! I also didn't use as much salt. Thanks for the recipe!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2011 by sweetchickie   view full review
Awesome cookies! Once in a while instead of boiling the raisins I soak them in spiced rum...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2010 by Mary   view full review
These were amazing!

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