1 c. raisins
1 1/4 c. water
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
Pinch of salt
1 egg beaten

Cook together raisins, water and shortening for 20 minutes. Let cool. Mix together all dry ingredients and add beaten egg to raisin mixture. Pour into large cookie sheet and bake 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Make powdered sugar icing and ice while hot.