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Raisin Cookies

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger

Instructions:
In a pan, combine sugar, water, raisins, shortening, and salt. Stir over low heat until the sugar and shortening have melted. Raise heat and bring to a boil, stirring continuously. Simmer 1 minute; remove from heat and let cool. Stir dry ingredients together in mixing bowl. Add cooled mixture and combine well. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.