Moms Raisin Rock Cookies Food

MOM'S SOFT RAISIN COOKIES

Steps:

• Combine water and raisins in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook for 3 minutes; remove from the heat and let cool (do not drain). , Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts and raisins. , Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

MOM'S RAISIN ROCK COOKIES

Steps:

• Put raisins in a large sauce pan. Add enough water to the pan to cover the raisins.
• Simmer 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Add baking soda to pan and let cool. Drain when cool.
• Cream butter and sugar together.
• Add salt, eggs, spices, vanilla, flour, walnuts, and drained raisins. Mix well.
• Drop by rounded tablespoons on a greased baking sheet.
• Bake at 400 degrees apx 12 minutes per batch.

1930'S VINTAGE ROCKS COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
• In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and the brown sugar.
• Add the eggs and vanilla to the butter and sugar mixture and stir to combine.
• Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon to the mixing bowl and stir well to incorporate all the ingredients.
• Add the walnuts and raisins and mix well.
• Drop the batter by tablespoons onto a parchment lined baking sheet, and bake in a preheated oven for 15-17 minutes.
• Remove to a wire rack to cool.

ROCK COOKIES

Steps:

• Cream together sugar, butter and eggs.
• Add dry ingredients.
• Add hot water.
• Add dates and nuts.
• Drop dough by teaspoonsful onto ungreased cookie sheets.
• Bake in preheated 350°F oven until golden brown, 10-12 minutes.