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

Boil raisins and water until dry. Cool. Mix sugar, shortening, eggs and vanilla. Add soda to raisins. Stir with spoon into above. Add flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Roll into balls and dip in sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.