1 1/2 c. nectar raisins
1 c. water
1 stick butter
1/2 c. Crisco
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
3 1/2 c. flour

Cook raisin in water until it evaporates. Cool. Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and beat. Add vanilla, then add dry ingredients and alternate with raisins. Roll into balls in sugar. Place on greased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes.