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

Add water to raisins, boil until liquid is decreased to 1/2 cup water. Cool. Mix together shortening, sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. Add eggs, 1 at a time. Add vanilla and nuts. then add cooled raisin mixture. Add flour, baking powder and baking soda. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Recipe makes 60 cookies.