CHILDREN'S DELIGHT COOKIES

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This was a favorite of my 6 children. It is easy to make and if the batch is too large, the recipe is easily cut in half.

Provided by Lenna Roe

Categories Desserts Cookies Drop Cookie Recipes

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups water
3 cups raisins
2 cups shortening
8 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups white sugar
6 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

Boil water and raisins together for 5 minutes. Set aside.
Cream sugar, shortening, eggs and vanilla until light. Pour in the warm raisin mixture, combining well. Stir in dry ingredients that have been combined and blend well.
Drop by tablespoonful on a lightly oiled cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.4 calories, Carbohydrate 63.9 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 210.2 mg, Sugar 35.4 g