JUMBO RAISIN COOKIES

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"When I was growing up, my mother would make these soft and spicy raisin cookies once a month," writes Becky Melander of Clinton, Michigan. "Since the recipe makes a huge batch, she would freeze some to snack on later."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 13 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups water
4 cups raisins
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup shortening
4 cups sugar
6 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
8 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking soda
4 teaspoons baking powder
4 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the water and raisins. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature (do not drain). , In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and raisins with any liquid. , Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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