Recipe Details

Summary

Name: Raisin Cookies

Category: Cookies

Ingredients and Directions

1 c Brown sugar

1 c Water

2 tb Shortening

1 c Raisins

1/2 ts Salt

1 ts Baking soda

1 ts Cinnamon

1 1/2 c Flour

1/2 ts Ginger

In a pot, combine the sugar, water, raisins, shortening & salt. Stir over a gentle heat until the sugar & shortening has melted. Raise heat & bring to a boil, stirring continuously. Simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat & cool. Sift dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Add the cooled mixture & mix well. Drop by the teaspoonful onto a cookie sheet. Bake at 350F for 15 minutes.