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 for 5 minutes.
Cool. Cream shortening and sugar together.
Add eggs and vanilla; beat until fluffy.
Add cooled raisins to creamed mixture; mix thoroughly.
Sift flour.
Measure and add salt, soda, baking powder and spices.
Sift again.
Add sifted dry ingredients and chopped nuts; blend well into mixture.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheet, spaced 2 to 3 inches apart.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
Makes 6 dozen cookies.