Jumbo Raisin Cookies

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Juicy raisins are the star in these popular cookies! They're great as a snack with coffee.

Submitted by MBMCD
Updated on November 6, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
30
Yield:
2 1/2 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 30 servings

  • 2 cups raisins

  • 1 cup water

  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1 cup shortening

  • 1 ¾ cups white sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Place water and raisins in a small saucepan, and bring to boil. Boil 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside to cool.

  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

  3. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg; set aside.

  4. In a large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in raisins along with the liquid in which they were boiled. Blend in flour mixture, then mix in the walnuts. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.

  5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in preheated oven, or until firm. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

206 Calories
9g Fat
31g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 30
Calories 206
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 142mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 3g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 102mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.