These cookies are great with a cup of coffee for a mid-morning snack. You can double the recipe and freeze half, and just defrost the second batch when needed.
Makes 4-5 Dozen
1 Cup Water
1 Cup Raisins
1 Cup Shortening
3 Eggs
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1 Cup Sugar
1 1/2 Teaspoons Cinnamon
3 1/2 Cups Flour
3 Teaspoons Baking Powder
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. and lightly grease two baking sheets. Place the water and raisins in a small pot, and bring to a boil. Add the shortening, and remove from the heat, stirring until the shortening has melted. In a bowl, beat together the eggs and the sugar until light. Add the raisin mixture to the egg mixture, and then add the flour, salt, baking powder and cinnamon. Mix just until combined. Drop by tablespoons onto the prepared cookie sheets, leaving space between each cookie. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cookies are set, and the bottoms lightly browned.
