1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
3 eggs
3 1/2 c. flour (or less)
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking powder

Mix above ingredients together. Cook 1 1/2 cups raisins in 1 cup boiling water until all moisture is removed. Cool and add to above mixture. Roll into balls, dip in sugar, and flatten. Bake in moderate oven.