Raisin Drop Cookies
["2 c. raisins", "1 c. water", "1 tsp. soda", "1 c. shortening", "2 tsp. salt", "1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon", "1/4 tsp. each: nutmeg and allspice", "2 c. sugar", "3 eggs, well beaten", "1 tsp. vanilla", "4 c. sifted all-purpose flour", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 c. chopped nuts"]
["Combine raisins and water; boil 5 minutes.", "There should be 1/2 cup liquid left.", "Cool, then add soda.", "Blend shortening with salt and spices; gradually add sugar, creaming thoroughly.", "Add eggs, vanilla and cooled raisin-soda mixture.", "Add flour sifted with baking powder, mixing well.", "Stir in nuts.", "Chill dough until stiff.", "Drop by rounded teaspoonful on greased cookie sheet and bake at 400\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.", "Makes about 6 dozen."]
["raisins", "water", "soda", "shortening", "salt", "cinnamon", "nutmeg", "sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "flour", "baking powder", "nuts"]