Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Boil raisins in water until plump, about 3 minutes.
Cool. Sift next 6 ingredients together.
Cream the shortening and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla.
Stir in raisins and leftover water. Gradually add flour mixture.
Drop by tablespoon or teaspoon on cookie sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
Yields 100 small cookies or 3 dozen large ones.