*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            RAISIN SPICE DROPS

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Serving Size  : 42   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cookies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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       t            Salt
   1       t            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.
  
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  Reprinted with permission from The Quaker Oats Company
  Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias
 


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