Perfect Raisin Drop Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. raisins
1 c. water
1 3/4 c. sugar
1 c. butter or lard
3 eggs
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. nutmeg
chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Add water to raisins and boil 5 minutes.
Stir in the soda and let cool.
Cream shortening, sugar and eggs.
Add raisins.
Sift other ingredients; add to creamed mixture.
Drop by teaspoon on baking sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.