Mom'S Soft Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Combine raisins and water in a small saucepan.
Bring to a boil.
Cook for 3 minutes; remove from heat and cool (do not drain).
In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar.
Add eggs and vanilla.
Add dry ingredients and blend thoroughly.
Stir in nuts and raisins.
Drop by teaspoon 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet.
Bake 12 to 14 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Yields 6 dozen.