English Cookies

Name: English Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 box raisins; 1 c. water; 2 c. brown sugar; 3/4 c. shortening; 2 eggs; pinch of salt; 1/4 c. juice from cooked raisins; 3 c. flour; 1 tsp. soda; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1 c. nut meats

Eats Now Editorial Team · 1183 kcal · Baking & Desserts

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English Cookies – a delicious recipe with raisins, water, brown sugar, shortening, eggs, salt. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

1/2 box raisins
1 c. water
2 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. shortening
2 eggs
pinch of salt
1/4 c. juice from cooked raisins
3 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. nut meats

1
Cook raisins in water and cool.
2
Cream brown sugar and shortening.
3
Add eggs, salt and raisin juice.
4
Sift together and add flour, soda and baking powder.
5
Add cooked raisins and nut meats.
6
Spread on a greased 12 x 15-inch pan.
7
Bake at 375u00b0 for 10 to 15 minutes.
8
Put a light powdered sugar icing over cookies after baking.
9
Cut in squares.
10
You may substitute chocolate or butterscotch morsels in place of nuts.

1183

kcal

Calories

Fat

255

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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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 box raisins, 1 c. water, 2 c. brown sugar, 3/4 c. shortening, and more.

Yes, English 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
1183 kcal
Category
Baking & Desserts

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