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.