Jumbo Raisin Cookies

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  • 5
  • Average
  • 30 mins
  • 12 mins
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 2 cups raisins
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice

Preparation

Step 1

* Add water to raisins in saucepan.
* Boil for 5 minutes.
* Let cool.

Step 2

* Sift together dry ingredients.
* Set aside.

Step 3

* In bowl of stand mixture, cream shortening and sugar.
* Add eggs and beat well.
* Add cooled raisins, vanilla, and pecans.
* Add dry ingredients and mix well.

Step 4

* Drop by spoonful on greased cookie sheet.
* Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly browned.
* Remove to wire rack to cool.