When plumb and soft, drain water and grind. Put in saucepan and add sugar, salt, and water. Mix the flour with just enough water to make smooth paste, then add to raisin mixture. Let come to boil, then set off to cool. Cookie: In large mixing bowl, cream together butter& sugar. Beat in eggs. Add milk and vanilla. Mix until well blended.
Chop or grind the raisins. In a saucepan, mix the brown sugar and flour. Add the water and raisins. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium heat, whisking occasionally. Remove from the heat and cool. Cream the shortening and sugars and beat until fluffy.
Low-Carb Oatmeal Raisin Cookies uses several low carb and low sugar ingredients to make a healthier cookie treat. Low-Carb Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are my recipe of the day for National Oatmeal Month. It is National Everybody is Trying to Diet month as well, but I digress. Did you make a resolution to eat healthier?
Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices. Add alternately with raisin liquid to creamed mixture. Stir in raisins and nuts.