2 c. raisins
1 c. water
1 c. lard
2 c. sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt

Cook raisins in water for 5 minutes. Add this to cream-lard and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Add sifted dry ingredients. Set oven at 350 degrees. Cook for 7-9 minutes. Drop in teaspoon size on cookie sheets.