Title: Raisin Spice Drops
Categories: Cookie
Yield: 42 Cookies

1	c	Raisins
1/2	c	Shortening, soft
1	c	Sugar
2		Eggs
1/2	ts	Soda
1 1/2	c	Sifted all-purpose flour
1	ts	Salt
1	ts	Cinnamon
1/2	ts	Allspice
2	c	Quaker Oats, uncooked -(quick or old-fashioned)

Pour enough boiling water over raisins to cover them. Cover and let stand 10 minutes. Beat shortening and sugar together until creamy. Add eggs; beat until fluffy.

Drain raisins, reserving 1/2 cup liquid. Dissolve soda in this liquid. Sift together flour, salt and spices. Add to creamed mixture alternately with raisin liquid; blend well. Stir in raisins and oats.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cooky sheets. Bake in preheated moderate oven (350 F.) 12 to 15 minutes.

Source: Our Favorites for family and friends Reprinted with permission from The Quaker Oats Company Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias

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