I got this recipe from an old Southern Living cookbook. I make these regularly, since we all love raisin cookies and this is a good recipe. Cook time is per pan. In answer to a reviewer, yes...You do add the rasins along with the water they were cooked in. As it cools, it thickens.

Ingredients

raisins↗2 cups
boiling water1 cup
vegetable shortening↗1 cup
sugar↗2 cups
eggs↗3
vanilla extract↗1 teaspoon
flour↗4 cups
baking powder↗1 teaspoon
salt↗1 teaspoon
baking soda↗1 teaspoon
ground cinnamon↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
ground allspice1⁄2 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1
Cook raisins in boiling water for 5 minutes, then let them cool.
2
Cream shortening; add sugar and beat well.
3
Add eggs and beat until well blended.
4
Add vanilla and cooked raisins.
5
Combine flour, baking powder, salt, soda and spices.
6
Add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
7
Drop by spoonfuls on greased cookie sheet.
8
Bake at 325 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.

Source: food.com

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