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Jumbo Raisin Cookies

By: Becky Melander

"'When I was growing up, my mother would make these soft and spicy raisin cookies once a month,' writes Becky Melander of Clinton, Michigan. 'Since the recipe makes a huge batch, she would freeze some to snack on later.'"

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Prep Time:
25 Min

Cook Time:
1 Hr 10 Min

Ready In:
1 Hr 35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 78 servings

Ingredients

2 cups water
4 cups raisins
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup shortening
4 cups sugar
6 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
8 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking soda
4 teaspoons baking powder
4 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

In a saucepan, combine the water and raisins. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature (do not drain).
In a large mixing bowl, cram butter, shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and raisins with any liquid.
Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

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