Jumbo Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Simmer raisins in water for 5 minutes. Drain and save 1/2 cup liquid. Blend shortening, spices and vanilla. Add sugar gradually, creaming thoroughly. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add soda to the 1/2 cup of raisin liquid. Add flour alternately with liquid to creamed mixture, mixing well. Add raisins and chopped nuts. Chill. Drop by spoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet and bake in a hot oven 10 to 12 minutes. Yield: 3 dozen cookies.