Jumbo Raisin Cookies Recipe

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"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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Jumbo Raisin Cookies Recipe
  • Prep: 25 min. Bake: 70 min.
  • Yield: 78 Servings
25 70 95

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 4 cups raisins
  • 1 cup butter, 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 (12 ounces) 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 bowl, cream 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° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 13 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 179 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 23 mg cholesterol, 236 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Jumbo Raisin Cookies in Quick Cooking March/April 2000, p55

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