Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. raisins
2/3 c. water
1 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder

Preparation

Cook raisins in water slowly while making batter for cookies. Cream shortening and sugar.
Beat in eggs, one at a time.
Mix in dry ingredients.
Blend well.
Drain raisins, stir in 1 teaspoon baking soda; stir raisin mixture into batter.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.