Mom'S Jumbo Raisin Cookies
["2 c. raisins", "1 1/2 c. water", "1 c. shortening", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1/4 tsp. nutmeg", "1/2 tsp. allspice", "1 tsp. vanilla", "2 c. sugar", "3 eggs", "4 to 4 1/2 c. flour", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. soda"]
["Cook raisins and water to boil.", "Mix other ingredients together.", "Add raisins and water; mix in flour.", "Drop onto cookie sheet (greased cookie sheets).", "Bake at 400\u00b0 for 10 to 20 minutes."]
["raisins", "water", "shortening", "cinnamon", "nutmeg", "allspice", "vanilla", "sugar", "eggs", "flour", "baking powder", "salt", "soda"]