Spice Drop Cookies (Boiled Raisin)

By Dianne_H

Ingredients

• 2 cups raisins
• 1 cup strong coffee
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp allspice
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 4 cups flour

Preparation

Step 1

In a small pot, boil raisins in the coffee for 5 minutes or until liquid reduces to 1/2 cup.

Beat shortening and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla. Stir in raisin mixture. Add remaining dry ingredients.

Drop by teaspoonful on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until bottom becomes golden.