This was a favorite of my 6 children. It is easy to make and if the batch is too large, the recipe is easily cut in half.
Original recipe makes 5 dozen
Ingredients
2 cups water
3 cups raisins
2 cups shortening
8 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups white sugar
6 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Directions
- Boil water and raisins together for 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Cream sugar, shortening, eggs and vanilla until light. Pour in the warm raisin mixture, combining well. Stir in dry ingredients that have been combined and blend well.
- Drop by tablespoonful on a lightly oiled cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 404 kcal
Carbohydrates: 63.9 g
Cholesterol: 42 mg
Fat: 15.1 g
Fiber: 1.5 g
Protein: 5.2 g
Sodium: 210 mg
