Cormeal Cookies
Recipe By : 1001 Cookie Recipes
Makes:: 72

2 2/3 cups flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup raisins -- chopped fine

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease cookie sheets.

Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, nutmeg and salt.

In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Beat in the lemon juice. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Fold in the raisins.

Drop the dough by spoonfuls 1 1/2-inch apart on cookie sheets. Bake for 8-10 min., until lightly colored. Transfer to wire racks to cool.