My Mom’s Jumbo Raisin Cookies recipe

Last weekend was the first Mother’s Day since my mother passed away.  Unrelated to that, I’ve had a craving for her raisin cookies.  I found her recipe, and just made them.  They aren’t as good as hers were, but that’s probably because I’m not a good baker!  I thought I’d share the recipe.

Jumbo Raisin Cookies

  • 2 cups raisins
  • 1 cup water

Boil 5 minutes and set aside to cool.

Cream:

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Add cooled raisins (use juice and all)

Sift together:

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon soda
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice

Add to raisin mixture.  Add 1 cup chopped nuts if desired (she never did this, and neither do I!).  Mix well and drop by teaspoons full. Bake at 375° F. for 12 to 15 minutes.  Makes 5 dozen cookies.

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