Spiced Raisin Walnut Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 tsp salt
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1 cup Crisco
• 1 cup chopped raisins
• 1 cup chopped English walnut meats
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp powdered cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp powdered allspice
• 1 tsp powdered ginger
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 2 tbsp sour milk
• 5 cups flour

Method

1. 1 Cream Crisco and sugar together. Add salt and well-beaten eggs.
2. 2 Mix baking soda with sour milk, then add to the creamed mixture along with spices, raisins, and nuts.
3. 3 Add enough flour to make a stiff dough, about 5 cups total.
4. 4 Roll out dough, cut with cookie cutter, and place on greased baking sheets.
5. 5 Bake in a moderate oven (350°F) for 10 to 12 minutes.