Festive Fruit Cookies - Gluten Free

1

Put 2 cups of raisins in glass measuring cup and pour boiling water over them. Let them sit in water for 5 minutes and then drain.

2

Measure some shortening and granulated sugar into a large mixing bowl.

3

Use an electric hand mixer to cream the shortening and sugar together.

4

Add in large eggs and some vanilla extract.

5

Use the electic hand mixer to blend them into the creamed mixture.

6

Dump the drained raisins into the batter and stir them in with a large wooden spoon.

7

Measure Bob's Red Mill Flour, salt, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg and cloves into the bowl.

8

Combine the dry and wet ingredients with the wooden spoon.

9

Dump in a cup of chopped mixed fruit and again stir to combine.

10

Scoop the cookie batter onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

11

Bake in a 375F oven for 8-10 minutes or until they are golden brown.

12

Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on the pan.

13

Transfer cookies to a cooling rack.

14

Serve.

15

Enjoy!