Jumbo Raisin Cookies
["2 c. raisins", "1 c. water", "3 1/2 c. flour", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. cinnamon", "1 c. butter", "1 3/4 c. sugar", "2 eggs", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1/2 c. nuts"]
["Put raisins into a saucepan.", "Add water and bring to a boil. Boil for three minutes.", "Set aside to cool.", "Do not drain.", "Mix flour with other dry ingredients.", "Cream butter and sugar.", "Stir in raisins with vanilla; gradually add the flour mixture.", "Drop onto greased cookie sheet in large spoonfuls.", "Bake in oven at 375\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown."]
["raisins", "water", "flour", "baking powder", "baking soda", "salt", "cinnamon", "butter", "sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "nuts"]