Grammy'S Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. water
2 c. raisins
1 tsp. soda
1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
3 eggs
4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
nuts (optional)

Preparation

Boil water and raisins 5 minutes.
Cool.
Stir in soda.
Cream shortening and sugar.
Add well beaten eggs.
Add raisin mixture. Mix in sifted dry ingredients; add nuts.
Drop by teaspoonful on greased baking sheet.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 375\u00b0.