This is my grandmothers recipe. It is my dads favorite, and I always make them for him on his birthday. It is the only one I have ever seen that uses shortening instead of butter.

Ingredients

raisins↗1 cup
water↗1 cup
shortening↗1 cup
sugar↗2 cups
eggs↗3
flour↗4 cups
salt↗1 teaspoon
baking soda↗1 teaspoon
baking powder↗1 teaspoon
cinnamon↗1 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1
Boil water and raisins together just until softened, about 5 minutes.
2
Cream shortening and sugar together. Gradually add eggs.
3
Sift together flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon.
4
Gradually add flour mixture to the sugar mixture until thoroughly combined.
5
Add water from the raisins and mix. Stir in raisins.
6
Drop in spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375º for approximately 10-12 minutes.

Source: food.com

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