Ingredients for Jumbo Raisin Cookies
- 1 cup raisins
- Boiling Water
- Vegetable Shortening
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- Vanilla Extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Baking Soda
- Ground Cinnamon
- Ground Allspice
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How to Make Jumbo Raisin Cookies
- Cook 1 cup raisins in 1 cup boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Reserve the raisin water.
- Cream together 1 cup shortening and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add 2 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and the cooled raisins with 1/4 cup of the reserved raisin water.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
31g
Fat
4g
Carbs
4g