Boiled Raisin Cookies, by Helen J.

This recipe has a small typo.  The list of ingredients does not list the 1 c nuts that are listed in the original recipe.  Obvioulsy, this was not a big deal to me, but some may find the nuts essential.  These cookies were just ok.  I was expecting something like an oatmeal raisin cookie, but they have more of the texture of an applesauce or zucchini cookie.  After the first batch baked, I added some oatmeal to the rest of the dough and that made them a little better, but I think I would find a recipe with oatmeal if I want boiled raisin cookies in the future.

Boiled Raisin Cookies by Helen J.

2 c raisins

1 c water

1 c shortening

1 1/2 c brown sugar

2 eggs

maple flavoring (I used about 1/8 tsp Maplene)

3 c flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 sp allspice

1 tsp cinnamon

1 c nuts

Boil water and raisins together for 5 minutes; cool.  Cream shortening, sugar, eggs, and maple flavoring together.  Add coold raisin mixture.  Add dry ingredients and nuts.  Bake on a well greased cookie sheet (I skipped that step and it was fine) at 350 until "just brown" (This took about 13-14 minutes in my oven).