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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 32 Minutes Servings: 30 |
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This is an old recipe from the atlantic provinces. It makes a lot, but they do freeze well. Ingredients:
2 cups raisins |
1 cup water |
1 cup crisco shortening |
2 cups sugar |
3 large eggs |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
4 cups all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
2 teaspoons salt |
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon allspice |
1 cup chopped nuts (optional) |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cover raisins with water.
3. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes.
4. Do not drain. Cool.
5. Cream shortening and sugar.
6. Add eggs and beat well; stir in vanilla.
7. Add boiled raisins AND THEIR WATER, plus 1/4 cup additional water.
8. Combine dry ingredients.
9. Add to creamed mixture, a little at a time, stirring after each addition.
10. Stir in the nuts.
11. Drop onto a greased cookie sheet.
12. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes.
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