Mom's Soft Raisin Cookies Recipe

Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (2 each)
  • Calories:
  • 170
  • Fat:
  • 7 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 2 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 12 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 116 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 26 g
  • Fiber:
  • 1 g
  • Protein:
  • 2 g


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Mom's Soft Raisin Cookies

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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

SERVINGS: 36

CATEGORY: Dessert

METHOD: Baked

TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 15 min.

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:

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° for 12-14 minutes. Yield: 6 dozen.


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