Boiled Raisin Cookies

Submitted by Northern_Reflectionz

"This recipe is from a local cookbook and is a family favorite. Very tasty."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 3 dozen

ingredients

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

directions

1. Boil raisins in water for 5 minutes.
2. Add 1 tsp baking soda.
3. Cream margarine and sugar, beat in eggs and vanilla.
4. Add raisin mixture.
5. Mix dry ingredients, and combine with raisin mixture.
6. Drop from a spoon onto greased cookie sheet.
7. Bake 350 10-12 minutes.