3 c. flour
2 c. brown sugar
1 c. hot water
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 c. melted shortening
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. nut meats

Sift flour, soda, baking powder and salt together. Mix in bowl and add hot water, eggs, shortening, vanilla, raisins and nuts. Stir together and bake on large cookie sheet at 375 degrees for for 15 minutes. Frost with favorite butter frosting.