Cranberry-Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. water
2 c. raisins, dried craisins or dried cherries
1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. nuts (optional)

Preparation

Combine dried fruit and water.
Cook for 3 minutes and cool. Cream shortening, eggs, sugar and vanilla.