Raisin Drop Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Bring raisins and water to boil.
Cook 3 minutes.
Cool.
Sift flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices.
Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy.
Add eggs and vanilla.
Mix well.
Stir in raisins.
Gradually add the flour mixture, blending well.
Stir in nuts.
Drop by tablespoonful 1-inch apart on baking sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.