Mom's Soft Raisin Cookies |
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| Course : |
Cookies |
| From: |
HungryMonster.com |
| Serves: |
36 Cookies |
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Ingredients:
| 2 |
cups |
raisins |
| 1 |
cup |
water |
| 1 |
cup |
shortening |
| 1 3/4 |
cups |
sugar |
| 2 |
large |
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 |
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Preparation:
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 350ΓΈ for 12 to 14 minutes. |
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Nutritional Information:
171 Calories (kcal); 7g Total Fat; (36% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 26g Carbohydrate; 10mg Cholesterol; 112mg Sodium |