Soft Chewy Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups raisins
1 cup water
1 cup shortening
1 3/4 cups sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
3 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Preparation

Put raisins and water in small saucepan.
Bring to a boil, cook on low 4 min, set aside.
Cream shortning, gradually add sugar.
Add eggs and vanilla.
Mix dry ing.
Gradually add to creamed mixture.
Blend well.
Stir in nuts and raisins with juice.
Drop by teaspoons on greased sheets.
Bake at 350F degrees for 12 minutes.