Mom’s Soft Raisin Cookies (Norma)

Ingredients:

1 cup water

2 cups raisins

1 cup shortening

1 ¾ cups sugar

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1 tsp vanilla extract

3 ½ cups flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

½ tsp ground cinnamon

½ tsp ground nutmeg

½ cup chopped walnuts

Directions:

Combine raisins and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.  Cook for 3 minutes, remove from heat and let cool (do not drain).  In a mixing bowl, cream shortening; gradually add sugar.  Add eggs and vanilla.  Combine dry ingredients and gradually add to creamed mixture.  Blend thoroughly.  Stir in nuts and raisins.  Drop by teaspoonful 2 inches apart on greased baking sheet.  Bake at 350 degrees for 12-14 minutes.  Makes 6 dozen.