Title

Raisin Cookies

Subject

raisins

water

flour

baking powder

baking soda

salt

cinnamon

nutmeg

shortening

sugar

egg

vanilla

nuts

Description

Ruth
Raisin Cookies
1 C. raisins 1/4 T. cinnamon
1/2 C. water 1/4 T. nutmeg
1 3/4 C. flour 1/2 C. shortening
1/2 T. Baking Powder
1/2 T. soda 1 scant cup sugar
1/2 T. salt 1 egg
1 T. vanilla
1/2 C. chopped nuts

Back:
Place raisins & water in saucepan
bring to boil & boil for 3 min. Set
aside to cool, do not drain.
Mix flour, baking powder, soda, salt
& spices. Cream shortening, add sugar
beat in eggs. Stir in raisins with
liquid & vanilla. Gradually add flour
mixture, blending thoroughly after each
mixture. Stir in nuts, drop by T.
about 2 ins apart on greased baking
sheet. Bake at 375° for 12-15 min

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# Raisin Cookies

## Ingredients

- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 3/4 cup flour
- 1/2 Tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 Tbsp soda
- 1/2 Tbsp salt
- 1/4 Tbsp cinnamon
- 1/4 Tbsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 scant cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 Tbsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts

## Instructions

1. Place raisins and water in saucepan, bring to boil and boil for 3 minutes. Set aside to cool; do not drain.
2. Mix flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and spices.
3. Cream shortening, add sugar, beat in eggs.
4. Stir in raisins with liquid and vanilla.
5. Gradually add flour mixture, blending thoroughly after each addition.
6. Stir in nuts.
7. Drop by tablespoon about 2 inches apart on greased baking sheet.
8. Bake at 375° for 12–15 minutes.

Creator

Paula Guffey

Source

RCA0003 - VTG LG Wood Recipe Box Dove Tail w/Metal Hinges Full Of Recipes & Handwritten (eBay)

Date

1950s

Contributor

Ruth

Rights

Personal/Family

Format

Handwritten recipe card

Identifier

RCA0003-20260513-0060

Coverage

Indiana, US