Soft Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Add water to raisins and boil 5 minutes. Cool. Stir in soda and let stand. Cream the sugar and shortening.
Add eggs and vanilla.
Add raisin mixture.
Add dry ingredients. Bake on greased cookie sheets at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.