Coffee Liqueur Raisin Cookies recipe

7 servings

1 1/2 cups raisins

1/2 cup coffee flavored liqueur

1 cup shortening

2 cups packed brown sugar

3 eggs

1/2 cup milk

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 1/2 cups rolled oats

1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

1 cup white chocolate chips (optional)

Place raisins in a small bowl, and add coffee flavored liqueur.

Heat in the microwave for approximately 2 minutes, or until hot.

Set aside to cool (overnight is great).

Drain, and reserve liquid.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Grease cookie sheets.

In a large bowl, cream together shortening and brown sugar.

Beat in eggs, one at a time, then mix in milk and the reserved liquid from the raisins.

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture.

Stir in oats.

Mix in the walnuts and white chocolate chips, if desired.

Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheets.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven.

Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.