I only wish I could make these now -- But, the heat --is so warm ---
Jumbo Raisin Cookies – Iris Brown – Nancy Lund
(DO NOT STORE IN FRIDGE BEFORE BAKING)
Sift together:
1 tsp. Baking powder
2 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Nutmeg
4 cups flour
1 tsp. Soda
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp allspice
Add 1-cup water to 2 cups raisin; boil 5 minutes and cool.
Cream 1 cup shortening and 2 cups sugar; add 3 eggs, one at a time, beat after each addition.
Add 1 tsp. Vanilla, 1 cup chopped nuts, cooled raisin mixture.
Add sifted flour mixture, Drop by teaspoon on cookie sheet. Bake 400 deg. –12 minutes.
