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Ingredients
| water: 1 cup |
| seedless raisins (packed): 2 cups |
| multipurpose shortening: 1 cup |
| granulated sugar: 2 cups |
| eggs: 3 |
| vanilla extract: 1 tsp |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 4 cups |
| baking powder: 1 tsp |
| baking soda: 1 tsp |
| salt: 2 tsp |
| ground cinnamon: 1 1/2 tsp |
| allspice: 1/4 tsp |
| ground nutmeg: 1/4 tsp |
Dave's Big Raisin Cookies
Credit: AllRecipes
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Prep Time
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Cook Time
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Servings
84 serving(s)
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Directions
- Add water to raisins and boil 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Cream shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Add cooled raisins and water. Sift together the flour, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg. Add flour mixture to raisin mixture, blend well.
- Chill dough until firm.
- Drop by teaspoon onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes on cookie sheet before removing.