Raisin Cookies
["1 c. water", "2 c. raisins", "1 c. shortening", "1 3/4 c. sugar", "2 eggs, beaten", "1 tsp. vanilla", "3 1/2 c. flour", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. nutmeg", "1/2 c. nuts, chopped"]
["Combine raisins and water in saucepan and bring to a boil for 3 minutes.", "Let cool (do not drain), cream sugar and shortening together.", "Add eggs and vanilla; combine dry ingredients.", "Add to creamed mixture and blend thoroughly.", "Stir in nuts and raisins. Drop by teaspoonful 2-inches apart on greased cookie sheets.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 14 minutes."]
["water", "raisins", "shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "flour", "baking powder", "baking soda", "salt", "cinnamon", "nutmeg", "nuts"]