Fruit Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 lb. raisins, ground
4 c. flour
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. baking soda in 2 Tbsp. hot water

Preparation

Cream shortening.
Add sugar and cream.
Add eggs; blend well. Sift flour and spices together.
Add 1/2 flour, then soda and water.
Mix well after reach addition.
Add ground raisins, then remaining flour.
Form dough into balls (about 1 tablespoon). Bake on greased sheets at 350\u00b0.