Brown Sugar Raisin And Nut Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 2/3 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 4 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped nuts
• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped raisins

Method

1. 1 In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, shortening, eggs, baking soda dissolved in water, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
2. 2 Mix thoroughly, then stir in flour, chopped nuts, and raisins until well combined.
3. 3 Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a well-greased and floured baking sheet.
4. 4 Bake in a moderate oven (350°F) for 12 minutes.