Cora'S Jumbo Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Boil the raisins and the water together for 3 minutes.
Set aside (do not drain).
Cream together shortening and the sugar. Add eggs and raisins with liquid and vanilla.
Mix well. Sift remaining ingredients and add.
Mix well.
Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts.
Drop by a tablespoon onto greased cookie sheets 2-inches apart.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
Makes 2 1/2 dozen.