Mom,s Raisin Cookies

Submitted by cookalot 2

"Loved these as a kid and still love them. They are soft and spicy. I'm guessing at the yield, but the recipe makes oodles."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 72 cookies

ingredients

• 2 cups raisins
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 eggs
• 4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg

directions

1. Boil raisins in water for 5 minute and add baking soda.
2. Cream butter and sugar.
3. Add beaten eggs.
4. Add dry ingredients alternately with raisin mixture.
5. Drop by teaspoons on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
6. Bake at 400 for 10-15 minute.