Chewy Raisin Cookies

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs (to lower cholesterol the 2 eggs could be replaced with 3 egg whites)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup raisins

Recipe

• 1 in a mixing bowl, mix flour, salt, and baking soda.
• 2 put shortening into medium sized bowl.
• 3 using electric beater, beat in brown and sugars.
• 4 beat in eggs and vanilla.
• 5 sift and beat in flour mixture.
• 6 beat for 2-3 minutes or until dough is light and fluffy.
• 7 stir in raisins.
• 8 spoon onto ungreased baking pan, about two inches apart.
• 9 bake at 350°f for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown on top.