2 c. raisins
1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
1 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

Boil raisins in 1 cup water until water is decreased to 1/2 cup. Let cool. Cream shortening, sugar, salt and eggs together. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and vanilla. Add chopped nutmeats. Add all to cooled raisin mixture. Add flour, baking powder and soda. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Makes 5 dozen cookies. Drop on greased cookie sheet by teaspoon.