Raisin Cupcakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
3/4 c. shortening
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. raisins
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. lemon extract
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. soda
1 c. raisin water
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Boil raisins in 2 cups water for 20 minutes; set aside to cool.
Sift dry ingredients, except sugar.
Mix sugar and shortening.
Add beaten eggs and extracts.
Drain raisin water; add enough water to make 1 cup.
Add alternately with dry ingredients.
Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven for approximately 20 minutes.