1 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar packed
3 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. hot water
1 1/2 c. raisins
3 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts

Cream shortening and sugar together. Beat eggs one at a time. Dissolve soda in hot water. Blend into creamed mix. Sift flour with salt and baking powder, blend into batter. Stir in vanilla raisins and nuts. Drop onto greased baking sheet. Bake in oven for 350 degrees.