Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. water
2 c. raisins
1 c. shortening
1 3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Combine raisins and water in a small saucepan; bring to boil and cook for 3 minutes.
Remove from heat; cool.
Do not drain. Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and vanilla.
Combine dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture.
Mix.
Stir in nuts and raisins.
Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 14 minutes.
Easy to remove. Enjoy!