Aunt Faye's Christmas Cookie

This is another Christmas Cookie Recipe from Aunt Faye.

1/2 C Raisins

1 C Vegetable Shortening

1 1/2 C packed Brown Sugar

1/4 C Molasses

3 Eggs

3 1/2 C Sifted Flour

1.2 tsp Salt

1 tsp Baking Soda

3 tsp Cinnamon

1/4 tsp Clove

1/2 tsp Nutmeg

1/4 tsp Allspice

1 C chopped Walnuts

1 C  peeled & finely chopped Apple ( I prefer Jonagold Apples)

Rinse Raisins in Hot Water, dry them

Cream Shortening and Sugar in a stand mixer ( until creamy) This can be mixed for up to five minutes.

Add Molasses

Add Eggs, one at a time

Sift  in a separate bowl:

Flour

Salt

Baking Soda

Cinnamon

Clove

Nutmeg

Allspice

Add this mixture to the Shortening mixture.

Mix lightly

Fold in Walnuts  Apples, Raisins

Drop by spoonfuls onto a Parchment Paper lined, or Silpat lined Cookie Sheet. ( I use a cookie scoop)

Bake at 350 degrees for 12 - 15 minutes.

Enjoy!

Peace in the Kitchen!