Soft Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Combine raisins and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
Cook 3 minutes.
Remove from heat and cool (do not drain). Mix
and
cream
shortening
and sugar.
Add eggs and vanilla.