Bushel Cookies (Pennsylvania Dutch)

Ingredients

• 3 lbs granulated sugar
• 2 lbs brown sugar
• 2 1/2 cups shortening
• 12 eggs
• 1 quart milk
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon, ground
• 2 lbs raisins, ground
• 2 lbs walnuts, ground
• 6 lbs flour
• 2 tablespoons baking soda
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract (or 2 tbs. grated orange peel)
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. 1

   In a very large bowl, cream shortening and sugar together. Add eggs two at a time. Beat well.

2. 2

   Sift dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon) into another very large bowl.

3. 3

   Grind raisins and nuts (for you modern-day cooks, use food processor) and add to sifted flour mixture.

4. 4

   Add vanilla or orange peel and mix well.

5. 5

   Drop onto ungreased cookie sheets. With a lightly dusted fork, press lightly to make a criss-cross pattern on each cookie.

6. 6

   Bake at 375 F for 8-10 minutes or until cookie is golden around the edges.