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 c. chopped nuts
1/4 tsp. cloves (optional)
1/4 tsp. nutmeg (optional)

Preparation

Add boiling water to raisins and cook for 5 minutes.
Cool. Cream shortening and sugar together.
Add eggs and vanilla.
Beat until fluffy.
Add cooled raisins and mix thoroughly.
Sift flour. Add salt, soda, baking powder, spices and chopped nuts; blend. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.