RAISIN LEMON COOKIES

Raisin Lemon Cookies image

The tart dough and sweet raisins make an interesting taste combination.

Provided by Miranda Chisolm

Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Lemon Dessert Recipes

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 ½ cups white sugar
¼ cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup raisins

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 2 cookie sheets.
In large bowl, cream shortening, sugar, eggs, lemon juice and lemon extract. Mix until well blended. Blend in the flour, baking soda and salt. Stir in the oats and raisins. Drop dough by spoonfuls 2 inches apart on to cookie sheets.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes and transfer to racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 53.9 mg, Sugar 8.1 g