Jumbo Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. sifted flour
1 t. baking powder
1 t. baking soda
2 t. salt
1 1/2 t. cinnamon
1/4 t. nutmeg
1/4 t. allspice
1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 t. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

First do: 2 c. raisins with 1 c. water. Boil 5 minutes or until liquid is decreased to 1/2 c. and cool. Then cream shortening. Add sugar and blend well. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla, nuts and cooled raisins. Mix. Add dry ingredients and blend well. Drop by teaspoon on a greased cookie sheet. Bake 400 degrees 12 to 15 minutes. Makes about 5 dozen.