Jumbo Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. raisins
1 c. water
3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. Crisco
1 3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Place raisins and water in pan.
Bring to a boil; boil for 3 minutes.
Set aside.
Do not drain!
Mix flour with baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices.
In separate bowl, cream shortening. Gradually add sugar; beat well by hand.
Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
Stir in raisins with liquid; mix well.
Gradually add flour mixture, blending thoroughly after each addition.
Drop from tablespoon about 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
Makes about 3 1/2 dozen cookies.