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Jumbo Raisin Cookies Recipe

"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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Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2012 by Alesandra

Oh I love these cookies .I added some walnuts instead of the full 2 cups of simisweet chocolate , I add 1 cup of chopped walnuts and 1 cup of chocolate .