Raisin Drop Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. raisins
1 c. water
4 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 c. shortening
1 3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. walnuts (if desired)

Preparation

Bring raisins and water to a boil about 3 minutes.
Cool while you mix all the rest of the ingredients.
Stir in the raisins. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.