Gram's Raisin Drop Cookies ...
This recipe is from my Gram who lived along Cabbage Creek. The recipe is marked "1939 Grama Sell's recipe" which would make her my Great-Great-Grandmother.
Take one box of raisins (15 oz) put in pan, cover with water and cook till plump. Water should be down to about 4 tbs. Set aside and cool completely.
Then take:
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup shortening
Cream together well.
Mix together 1 cup evaporated milk, 3 tbs. vinegar and 1 tsp. baking soda.
(this foams up so put it in big enough bowl - it will more than double).
Add this mixture to the above creamed mixture.
Add 3 cups of flour sifted. Mix well.
Then add the pan of raisins - water and all.
Fold in lightly.
Then add two handfuls of coconut. May also add nuts if desired.
Batter is to be fluffy but not too stiff. Let stand 1/2 hour and then add more flour if need be.
Drop by tablespoons on greased sheet and bake in pre-heated 350 degree oven for 18 minutes.
Layer between waxed paper in container with tight fitting lid. Cookies soften as they set.
Bake up a batch, put on the coffee and have a very Merry Christmas!
Christmas Blessings!
Pam
