Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup white sugar
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup raisins
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shortening
1 egg white
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons white sugar
Directions
In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, cream shortening, butter and sugar .When the butter and sugar has mixed well, Add the egg. Gradually pour milk into the mixture. When mixture is smooth, stir in the dry ingredients combined. Add raisins. Cover with plastic wrap, refrigerating it for about 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar into a shallow bowl or saucer. Roll dough into balls. Dip the upper side with egg white and cover it with sugar. Grease cookie sheets. Place balls 2 inches apart, sugar side. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, cookies should be golden brown. Cool on cookie sheets before transferring to a wire rack.