Jumbo Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. raisins
1 c. water
3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. Calumet baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. shortening
1 3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Bring raisins to a boil in water; boil about 3 minutes. Set aside to
cool;
do
not
drain.
Mix
flour
with\tbaking powder, soda,
salt
and spices.
Cream shortening.
Gradually add sugar, beating
well
after
each addition.
Beat in eggs. Stir in the raisins
with
liquid and vanilla.\tGradually add the flour mixture,
blending\tthoroughly after each addition. Stir in nuts; drop
from\ttablespoon
about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake
at
375\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes. Makes 2 1/2 dozen.