- 1 box of raisins, about 2 1/4 cup
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 1 1/2 cup shortening
- 2 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3 eggs beaten
- 5 1/2 cup flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chopped walnuts
- Granulated sugar to roll dough in
Directions:
In a saucepan, combine raisins and water and cook over medium heat until water evaporates....then let cool
Preheat overn to 350.
Cream shortening and 2 1/4 cups sugar until light and creamy. Add vanilla and eggs...mix well.
In another bowl combine flour, baking soda, salt and nuts. Mix well and combine with creamed mixuture.
Carefully stir in raisins.
Roll into 1-inch balls. Roll dough balls in granulated sugar. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
Makes 8 dozen cookies!
Submitted by Deanna Calderaro
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