Raisin Cookies
["1 c. water", "2 c. raisins", "1 c. shortening", "1 3/4 c. sugar", "2 eggs", "1 tsp. vanilla", "3 1/2 c. flour", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. soda", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. nutmeg", "1/2 c. chopped walnuts"]
["Combine raisins and water in saucepan.", "Bring to boil.", "Boil for 3 minutes.", "Let cool (do not drain).", "Cream shortening and sugar.", "Add eggs and vanilla.", "Combine dry ingredients and add to sugar mixture.", "Mix well.", "Add walnuts and cooled raisins.", "Drop on baking sheets.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 14 minutes.", "Yield: 6 dozen."]
["water", "raisins", "shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "flour", "baking powder", "soda", "salt", "cinnamon", "nutmeg", "walnuts"]