1 box raisins
3 c. water

Boil 10 minutes. Cool.

3 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
6 tbsp. Crisco
1 tsp. vanilla
3 tsp. baking soda
2 beaten eggs
1/2 tsp. salt

Add this to raisin mixture. Divide dough into 6 (3 ounce empty vegetable cans), or tin of your choice that have been greased and floured. Put on cookie sheet. Bake in 350 degree oven for 1 hour. This freezes well. May use an electric mixer if desired.