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Ingredients
| water: 2 cups |
| seedless raisins (packed): 4 cups |
| salted butter: 1 cup (or margarine//softened) |
| multipurpose shortening: 1 cup |
| granulated sugar: 4 cups |
| eggs: 6 |
| vanilla extract: 2 tsp |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 8 cups |
| baking soda: 4 tsp |
| baking powder: 4 tsp |
| salt: 4 tsp |
| ground cinnamon: 1 Tbl |
| ground nutmeg: 1 tsp |
| allspice: 1/2 tsp |
| semisweet chocolate chips (chips): 2 cups |
Jumbo Raisin Cookies
Credit: AllRecipes
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"'When I was growing up, my mother would make these soft and spicy raisin cookies once a month,' writes Becky Melander of Clinton, Michigan. 'Since the recipe makes a huge batch, she would freeze some to snack on later.'"
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Prep Time
25 min -
Cook Time
70 min -
Servings
78 serving(s)
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Directions
- In a saucepan, combine the water and raisins. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature (do not drain).
- In a large mixing bowl, cram butter, shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and raisins with any liquid.
- Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.