Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Mix together the flour, salt, spices and baking powder; set aside.
Add water to raisins and boil briskly 5 minutes.
Let cool.
Stir in soda.
Cream shortening and sugar until light.
Add vanilla and eggs.
Beat well after each addition.
Mix in dry ingredients and add walnuts.
Drop by teaspoons on greased cookie sheet and bake in moderate oven.