1 1/4 c. water
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking powder
2 eggs, beaten
2 c. flour
1/3 c. shortening
2 c. raisins
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. Sucaryl or 1/2 c. sugar substitute
1/2 tsp. salt

Boil water, shortening, raisins and spices together for 3 minutes. Add sweetener to this and cool. Sift flour and dry ingredients and add eggs. Mix well and drop from teaspoons on slightly greased cookie sheet. Bake for 8 minutes in 325 degree oven. Makes 4 dozen.