Name: Sugar-Raisin Cookies
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 c. seedless raisins; 1 c. shortening; 1 tsp. vanilla; 3 c. flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 2 eggs; sugar

1

Simmer raisins in water to barely cover until water is all absorbed.

2

Set aside to cool.

3

Cream sugar and shortening; add eggs and vanilla.

4

Beat thoroughly.

5

Sift together the dry ingredients, except last sugar, and add to creamed mixture.

6

Stir in raisins. Roll dough into 1-inch balls; roll in sugar.

7

Place balls 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets.

8

Flatten with bottom of sugar-dipped glass.

9

Bake at 400u00b0 for 10 minutes, until lightly browned.

10

Makes 6 dozen.

Sugar-Raisin Cookies

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