White Christmas Cookies with Nut & Raisin

Directions

Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃). Lightly grease 2 cookie sheets. In bowl combine flour, baking soda and salt.

In mixer bowl, cream Crisco and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in the dry ingredients. Stir in chocolate, nuts, and raisins.

Drop by teaspoon onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake 8 to 10 min. until pale golden. Cool.

TO PLUMP RAISINS:

Put raisins in a 2-cup glass measure; add a few drops of water; cover; microwave on HIGH for one minute. Allow to stand for a few minutes, covered.