1 1/2 c. raisins
1 c. water
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt

Cook raisins and water for 10 minutes and drain. Save 1 cup of water for your dough, adding a little at a time. Cream together sugar, shortening, eggs, and vanilla. Sift flour, soda, baking powder, and salt; add sifted ingredients to creamed mixture. Add raisin mixture. Take 1 tablespoon of dough and roll in granulated sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.