Raisin Cookies
Ingredients:
1
c
Brown sugar
1
c
Water
2
tb
Shortening
1
c
Raisins
1/2
ts
Salt
1
ts
Baking soda
1
ts
Cinnamon
1 1/2
c
Flour
1/2
ts
Ginger
Method:
In a pot, combine the sugar, water, raisins, shortening & salt.
Stir over a gentle heat until the sugar & shortening has melted.
Raise heat & bring to a boil, stirring continuously.
Simmer for 1 minute.
Remove from heat & cool.
Sift dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
Add the cooled mixture & mix well.
Drop by the teaspoonful onto a cookie sheet.
Bake at 350F for 15 minutes.