Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Combine raisins and water in saucepan and bring to a boil for 3 minutes.
Let cool (do not drain), cream sugar and shortening together.
Add eggs and vanilla; combine dry ingredients.
Add to creamed mixture and blend thoroughly.
Stir in nuts and raisins. Drop by teaspoonful 2-inches apart on greased cookie sheets.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 14 minutes.