Jumbo Raisin Cookies
["1 cup water", "2 cups raisins", "1 cup shortening", "2 cups sugar", "3 eggs, beaten well", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. soda", "1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon", "1/4 tsp. nutmeg", "1/4 tsp. allspice", "Pinch salt", "1 cup chopped nuts"]
["Add water to raisins and boil 5 minutes, cool. Cream shortening, sugar and eggs. Add baking powder, soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Mix well and add chopped nuts. Chill dough; drop by teaspoon on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Makes 5 dozen cookies."]
["water", "raisins", "shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "baking powder", "soda", "cinnamon", "nutmeg", "allspice", "salt", "nuts"]