Mom's Soft Raisin Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
1 cup water
2 cups raisins
1 cup shortening
1-3/4 cups sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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° for  12-14 minutes. Yield:
6 dozen.
Originally published as Mom's Soft Raisin Cookies in Taste of Home
February/March 1993, p31
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