Raisin Crisscross Cookies

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RAISIN CRISSCROSS COOKIES

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup shortening, part                   3/4 cup sugar
           butter or margarine                   1 egg
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract         1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar          3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt                                1 cup raisins

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix thoroughly shortening, sugar, egg and extract.  Measure flour by dipping method or by sifting.  Blend flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.  Stir into shortening mixture.  Mix in raisins.  Roll in 1-inch diameter balls.  Place about 3-inches apart on un-greased baking sheet.  Flatten with fork dipped in flour, making a crisscross pattern.  Bake 8-10 minutes.

YIELD: 3 dozen

Note: These cookies have been made for the kids since the early 1970's and "Tweet" is still making them, but now mainly for the grand boys.  Comments by Mickey Porter February 25, 1999.

Recipe from Joyce Ann Porter

 

My bride made a batch of the Raisin Crisscross Cookies on 01-17-12; pix above.

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