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Ingredients
| water: 1 cup |
| seedless raisins (packed): 2 cups |
| multipurpose shortening: 1 cup |
| granulated sugar: 1 3/4 cups |
| eggs: 2 (lightly beaten) |
| vanilla extract: 1 tsp |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 3 1/2 cups |
| baking powder: 1 tsp |
| baking soda: 1 tsp |
| salt: 1 tsp |
| ground cinnamon: 1/2 tsp |
| ground nutmeg: 1/2 tsp |
| walnuts (chopped): 1/2 cup |
Mom's Soft Raisin Cookies
Credit: AllRecipes
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"With four sons in service during World War II, my mother sent these favorite cookies as a taste from home to 'her boys' in different parts of the world. These days, my 11 grandchildren are enjoying them as we did, along with my stories of long ago. -- Pearl Cochenour, Williamsport, Ohio"
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Prep Time
25 min -
Cook Time
15 min -
Servings
36 serving(s)
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Directions
- 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 350 degrees F for 12-14 minutes.