From (the old) Aunt Cora "good to the last drop) Maxwell House coffee commercials. Remember her? She also played the wicked witch of the west in the Wizard of Oz. She makes a mean cookie!

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

Boil raisins in water for 3 minutes. Cool. Do not drain. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices. Cream shortening; add sugar; beat well. Beat in eggs. Stir in raisins with liquid and vanilla. Gradually add flour mixture, blending thoroughly after each addition. Stir in nuts. Drop from tablespoon abut 2" apart and bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies. 176 calories each (30% fat).