The Recipe Trove

from “From Amish and Mennonite Kitchens”

Makes about 8 dozen

1 cup shortening

2 cups sugar

4 eggs

1 cup sour cream

1 teaspoon vanilla

4 cups flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 or 2 packs chocolate chips

1 cup chopped nuts

2 cups raisins (boiled, cooled and drained), optional

1. Cream shortening and sugar

2. Add eggs and beat till fluffy.  Add sour cream and vanilla and mix well.  Gradually add flour, salt, and soda.  Mix well.

3. Stir in chocolate chips, nuts, and raisins, if desired.

4. Drop by heaping teaspoons onto greased cookie sheet.  Bake at 375ºF for 10 minutes.

They are moist when they are kept in the freezer for a while.