Recipe: Jubilee Raisin Jumbles (cookies using sour cream, Sun-Maid, 1960's)

JUBILEE RAISIN JUMBLES

1/4 cup vegetable shortening
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 large eggs, well beaten
2 3/4 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups raisins (or golden raisins)
1/2 cup candied cherries or mixed candied fruits, chopped

Beat shortening, butter, sugar and flavorings together until fluffy. Beat in eggs; set aside.

Sift flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda together. Add to sugar mixture alternately with sour cream. Stir in raisins and candied fruit. Drop dough in small mounds 2-inches apart onto greased baking sheets.

Bake in moderately hot oven (375 degrees F) for 8-10 minutes. Cool cookies.

Ice with Butter Frosting and decorate with raisins and candied fruit, if desired.

Makes 3 1/2 dozen cookies
Source: Vintage recipe booklet: Delicious New Raisin Recipes by Sun-Maid Raisins, 1964