Yield
4 dozen
Ingredients
- 3 cups seedless raisons
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 ½ tsp ginger
- ½ cup shortening
- 1 ½ cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 ½ cups flour
Directions
- Combine raisins and spices in saucepan. Cover with water to 1 inch above. Cook 20 min uncovered till water reduced to level of raisins. Cool slightly
- Combine the remaining ingredients. Mixture will be dry. Add raisin mixture. If too dry add more water carefully. Drop from spoon onto cookie sheet. Bake 350º for 15 to 20 minutes. 48 cookies