Some lovin' from the oven! ...

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