1 1/4 c. water
1/3 c. shortening
2 c. seedless raisins
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 grain saccharin
2 tbsp. water
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder

Boil water, shortening, nutmeg and cinnamon for 3 minutes. Let cool, then beat in eggs one at a time. Dissolve salt, soda and sweetener in water and add to mixture. Blend in flour sifted with baking powder. Drop from spoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Yield: 5 dozen.