Soft Jumbo Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. water
2 c. raisins
1 c. shortening
3 eggs, well beaten
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped walnuts
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. allspice

Preparation

Boil water and raisins for 5 minutes; set aside to cool. Cream together shortening, eggs, sugar and vanilla in separate bowl.
Add nuts, flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice to cooled raisins.
Mix all ingredients together.
Drop by teaspoon onto greased baking sheet.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.