Jumbo Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Boil raisins and water 5 minutes.
Cool.
Add soda, blend shortening with salt, spices and sugar until fluffy.
Add eggs, vanilla and cooled raisins.
Add sifted dry ingredients and nuts. Bake at 400\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.