Soft Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves or allspice
2 c. water
1 c. raisins
1 tsp. soda
2 3/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Mix sugar, shortening and eggs. In small pan, add raisins and soda to water. Bring to a boil. When raisins float, remove from heat and cool 10 to 15 minutes. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Drop by teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 400\u00b0 about 10 minutes.