Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Simmer raisins and water 3 minutes. Cool, but do not drain. Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs. Stir in raisin mixture and vanilla. Sift all dry ingredients together; add to cream mixture. Mix well. Add nuts and chips. Drop on greased cookie sheet and bake at 375\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.