Jumbo Raisin Cookies
["1 c. water", "2 c. seedless raisins", "1 c. shortening", "2 c. sugar", "3 eggs", "1 tsp. vanilla", "4 c. flour", "1 Tbsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. soda", "2 Tbsp. salt", "1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. nutmeg", "1 c. chopped nuts (optional)"]
["Add water to raisins and boil 5 minutes; cool.", "Cream shortening and sugar.", "Add eggs and beat well.", "Add vanilla and cooled raisins.", "Sift together the flour, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.", "Add to raisin mixture and blend well. Add chopped nuts.", "Chill.", "Drop by teaspoon on greased baking sheet.", "Bake in a 400\u00b0 oven for 12 to 15 minutes.", "Makes 5 dozen cookies."]
["water", "raisins", "shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "flour", "baking powder", "soda", "salt", "cinnamon", "nutmeg", "nuts"]