2 c. raisins
2 c. water
2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
3 eggs, beaten
Vanilla to taste
1 c. water from raisins
4 to 5 c. flour, sifted
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt

Boil raisins in water until tender. Cool. Mix sugar, shortening, eggs, and vanilla well. Add 1 cup water from raisins. Mix together flour, soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix all ingredients together and drop spoonfuls on a greased cookie sheet. Bake in 350 degree oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Can add nuts and chocolate chips, if you like.