Soft Chewy Raisin Cookies Recipes

Steps:

• Combine the oats, flour, cinnamon, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Beat the butter, sugar and molasses in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in the egg and vanilla until smooth, about 2 more minutes. Reduce the mixer speed to low, add the flour mixture and beat until combined. Stir in the raisins by hand. For the best flavor and texture, cover the dough and chill at least 4 hours, or overnight.
• Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Form the dough into 12 balls, about 2 tablespoonfuls each, and arrange 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten with the back of a fork. Bake until the cookies are golden, 15 to 17 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to racks to cool completely.

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, mix flour, salt, and baking soda.
• Put shortening into medium sized bowl.
• Using electric beater, beat in brown and white sugars.
• Beat in eggs and vanilla.
• Sift and beat in flour mixture.
• Beat for 2-3 minutes or until dough is light and fluffy.
• Stir in raisins.
• Spoon onto ungreased baking pan, about two inches apart.
• Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown on top.

Steps:

• Put raisins and water in small saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, cook on low 4 min, set aside.
• Cream shortning, gradually add sugar.
• Add eggs and vanilla.
• Mix dry ing.
• Gradually add to creamed mixture.
• Blend well.
• Stir in nuts and raisins with juice.
• Drop by teaspoons on greased sheets.
• Bake at 350F degrees for 12 minutes.

Steps:

• Place raisins in a bowl. Cover with boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in molasses. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in raisins. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.