Jumbo Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. allspice
1 c. water
2 c. raisins
1 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Sift together first 5 ingredients.
Add water to raisins and boil for 5 minutes, until liquid is decreased to 1/2 cup.
Cool and drain.
Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs, blending well after each.
Add vanilla, nuts and raisins.
Add sifted dry ingredients and blend.
Drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes at 375\u00b0.