GRANDMA'S BOILED RAISIN COOKIES
I got this recipe from my mom, who got it from her mom. These are the best raisin cookies I have ever had. They stay very soft! Most people look skeptical of raisin cookies until they try these, and then they ask for the recipe.
Provided by Alison
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 6 dozen, 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Bring water to boil in small pot, add raisans and boil 5 minutes. Cool. Do not drain water - it will be used in recipe.
- Cream shortening and sugar.
- Add eggs and beat well.
- Add cooled raisans with any left over water, and vanilla.
- Stir flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and allspice to wet ingredients.
- Drop by teaspoon onto a lightly greased cookie sheet. This mixture is not meant to be really dry.
- Bake 10 minutes.
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Prince Rahman
[email protected]I love these cookies! They're so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my friends and family.
Nepal Vlog
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious, and they always put a smile on my face.
Kibret Ketsela
[email protected]I've been making these cookies for years, and they're always a hit. I love that they're so versatile. You can add different spices, nuts, or dried fruits to change up the flavor.
Vernette Simmons
[email protected]These cookies are a classic for a reason. They're simple to make, but they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Military Karen
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and I sold out in no time.
Tunisian guy
[email protected]These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. They're the perfect combination of chewy and crispy.
Azaira Ellis
[email protected]I'm not a fan of raisins, so I substituted dried cranberries instead. The cookies were still delicious, and my family loved them.
Billy Jeffery
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! I love the combination of raisins, spices, and nuts. They're perfect for a holiday cookie platter.
Galarza Chach
[email protected]I love the chewy texture of these cookies, and the raisins add a nice sweetness. I also like that they're not too spicy.
Md Nobi
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them, so I always have some on hand for unexpected guests.
Space F7
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
javon campbell
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved them, and they were gone in no time. I'll definitely be making them again next year.
Mkhonzeni Zondi
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of raisin cookies, but these were surprisingly delicious! The raisins were plump and juicy, and the spices were perfectly balanced. I'll definitely be making these again.
sunrolchu
[email protected]These cookies brought back so many childhood memories! My grandma used to make them all the time, and I always loved helping her. The raisins gave them such a chewy texture, and the spices made them so flavorful. I'm so glad I found this recipe, beca