Raisin Jumbles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. raisins
1 pkg. chopped dates (8 oz.)
1 c. hot water
1 c. shortening
1 3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
4 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
cinnamon to taste
1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Preparation

Mix first 3 ingredients and bring to a boil.
Cool.
Sift flour, baking powder, salt, soda and spices.
Cream sugar and shortening.
Add eggs and vanilla and beat well.
Add raisins and date mixture alternately with dry ingredients.
Drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.