Jumbo Raisin Cookies

Juicy raisins are the star in these popular cookies! They're great as a snack with coffee.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 206 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 ¾ cups white sugar
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups raisins

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

Step 2

Place water and raisins in a small saucepan, and bring to boil. Boil 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Step 3

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg; set aside.

Step 4

In a large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in raisins along with the liquid in which they were boiled. Blend in flour mixture, then mix in the walnuts. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.

Step 5

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in preheated oven, or until firm. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.