Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. raisins
1 c. boiling water
1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. each: cloves and nutmeg
1 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Add boiling water to raisins; cook 5 minutes, then cool. Cream shortening and sugar together; add eggs and vanilla and beat until fluffy.
Add cooled raisin mixture to creamy mixture.
Mix; add flour, spices, soda, baking powder and salt and mix well.
Add nuts if desired.
Drop on cookie sheet and bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.