Jumbo Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. raisins
1 c. water
1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs, beaten well
1 c. chopped nuts
4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
pinch of salt
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. allspice

Preparation

Cook raisins for 5 minutes in water.
Drain and let cool. Cream shortening.
Add sugar, vanilla, eggs and nuts.
Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix all ingredients together well.
Spoon onto cookie sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 minutes.