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

Cook raisins and water for 5 minutes. Cool. Cream sugar, eggs and shortening. Add soda, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla and salt and flour to raisin mixture. Bake at 350 degrees until brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.