Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cook raisins and water for 5 minutes; cool.
Cream the shortening and sugar.
Add eggs and beat well.
Add vanilla to mixture and beat well.
Add raisins and nuts.
Sift together the remaining ingredients and add to raisin mixture; blend well.
Drop by teaspoonful on greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.