Lois Knight'S Recipe For Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. seedless raisins
1 c. water
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. sugar
3/4 c. shortening
1 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs, well beaten
4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Bring water and raisins to boil.
Let boil briskly for 5 minutes.
Cool.
Stir in baking soda. Let stand.