 This sweet memory dates back to Sun-Maid's
1923 cookbook. It's said to be the original spice cookie, loved by families
throughout the country.
Ingredients
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1 cup Sun-Maid Natural Raisins
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
Directions:HEAT oven to 350 F.
GREASE cookie
sheets.
COMBINE shortening,
brown sugar, sugar and eggs; beat until light and fluffy.
COMBINE flour,
cinnamon, baking powder, nutmeg, salt and cloves.
ADD to shortening
mixture; mix well.
STIR in raisins and
walnuts.
DROP by teaspoonfuls
onto greased cookie sheets.
BAKE in upper third
of oven at 350 F for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
Makes 3 dozen cookies.
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