Dried Fruit Cookie Recipes - Chewy Raisin Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup/125 g vegetable shortening

• 2/3 packed brown sugar

• 1 egg

• 1 cup/180 g raisins

• 1/2 cup/125 ml water

• 2 cups/300 g all-purpose/plain flour

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

• 1/2 cup/50 g chopped walnuts

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Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C/gas 4. Stir together the shortening and sugar in a medium bowl until well blended. 

2. Beat in the egg and add the raisins. Gradually stir in the water, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and walnuts until well mixed.

3. Mix in the flour and baking soda. Using a tablespoon, drop spoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheets.

4. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool completely.