1 3/4 c. hot water
2 c. raisins
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/3 c. salad oil
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tbsp. very warm water
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. baking powder
2 1/4 c. flour
Black walnuts

Cook raisins, cinnamon and nutmeg in hot water for 6 minutes; cool. Add beaten eggs and oil in 2 tablespoons of very warm water. Add 1 teaspoon of soda. Stir in raisin mixture. Sift flour, baking powder. Add a small portion at a time to mixture. Stir by hand. When well blended, drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.