1 box raisins
1 1/4 c. water
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
4 c. flour (or more)
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice
1 c. nuts

Cook raisins and water 5 minutes. Cool. Cream shortening and sugar and add all other ingredients and mix together. Drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 14 minutes.