Amish Soft Raisin Cookies Recipe

Name: Amish Soft Raisin Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups raisins; 1 cup boiling water; 3/4 cup vegetable shortening; 2 cups granulated sugar; 3 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 cup chopped nuts, walnuts, pecans, etc

Servings: persons

2 cups raisins
1 cup boiling water
3/4 cup vegetable shortening
2 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup chopped nuts, walnuts, pecans, etc

1
Add boiling water to raisins.
2
Cook 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
3
Cream crisco and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla -- and beat well.
4
Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices.
5
Add alternately with raisin liquid to creamed mixture.
6
Stir in raisins and nuts.
7
Chill dough several hours or overnight.
8
Drop by teaspoonsful onto greased cookie sheet.
9
Bake at 350* for 12 minutes.

1661

kcal

Calories

Fat

198

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups raisins, 1 cup boiling water, 3/4 cup vegetable shortening, 2 cups granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Amish Soft Raisin Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Amish Soft Raisin Cookies

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