Mom'S Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Combine water and raisins in saucepan.
Bring to a boil for 3 minutes.
Remove and cool.
Cream shortening.
Add sugar gradually.
Add eggs and vanilla to mixture.
Mix well.
Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Gradually add to creamed mix.
Blend thoroughly.
Stir in nuts and the cooked raisins.
Drop 2 inches apart on greased pans.
Bake in 350\u00b0 oven for 12 to 14 minutes.