Jumbo Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. raisins
1 c. water
1 c. shortening
1 3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten slightly
1 tsp. vanilla
4 c. flour
1 tsp. each: baking soda, baking powder and salt
1/2 tsp. each: cinnamon and nutmeg

Preparation

Heat oven to 375\u00b0.
Combine raisins and water in saucepan. Bring to a boil.
Simmer 5 minutes.