Jumbo Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. raisins
1 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. shortening
2 c. white sugar
3 beaten eggs
4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. allspice
1 c. walnuts

Preparation

Boil raisins in water for 5 minutes.
Cool.
Add vanilla. Cream shortening and sugar.
Add beaten eggs.
Combine with raisins.
Sift together remaining ingredients, except walnuts. Add together.
Mix and drop by large teaspoonfuls.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.