Raisin Cookies

Juicy raisins make this cookie irresistible! A perfect snack for any occasion.

When I was first married, my grandma, gave me a recipe book filled with recipes from her neighbors. She was quite excited because a lot of them were from her neighbor that was a chef! Back then, that is how you would get your recipes and inspiration. It wasn’t so easy, just to get onto the internet and search for recipes.

The world has opened up to me, when it comes to cooking. I have been inspired by recipes from all over the country and especially regions in the United States. I love reading about recipes that have been passed down for generations and ones that someone just stumbled across.

It’s crazy, some old standbys, seem to stand the test of time. The other day, my hubby, was asking about this recipe and why I haven’t made it for awhile. Seriously, once you make these, you will understand! The raisins make this cookie. They are so plump and juicy, you won’t be able to stop eating them!

It took me a couple of times making these again, because I wanted to perfect them before sharing with you! 

Raisin Cookies

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Ingredients

• 2 cups raisins
• 1 cup water
• 3 ½ to 4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 stick butter, softened
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 ¾ cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

Instructions

1. Place water and raisins in a small saucepan, and bring to boil. Boil 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside to cool.
2. Preheat oven to 375 degree. Grease cookie sheets or cover them with parchment paper.
3. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and set aside.
4. In a large bowl, cream together shortening, butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in raisins along with the liquid in which they were boiled. Blend in flour mixture. Drop a tablespoon size onto the prepared cookie sheets.
5. Bake for 11 to 15 minutes in preheated oven, or until firm. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.

Notes

Cooking time for cookies will vary, depending on the heat of your oven.

Did you try our Raisin Cookies? What did you think? Did you love them? We would love to hear from you! Please leave us a comment below or tag us on Instagram! 

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