Carrot Cookies
["1/2 c. boiling water", "1/2 c. raisins", "3/4 to 1 c. brown sugar", "1/2 c. shortening", "1 egg, unbeaten", "1 tsp. lemon extract", "1/2 c. finely shredded raw carrots", "1 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour", "2 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. salt"]
["Pour boiling water over raisins and soak 5 minutes; drain. Combine sugar, shortening, egg and lemon extract in mixing bowl; beat well.", "Stir in carrots and drained raisins.", "Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; add to first mixture and blend well. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheet.", "Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.", "Makes 3 dozen."]
["boiling water", "raisins", "brown sugar", "shortening", "egg", "lemon extract", "carrots", "flour", "baking powder", "salt"]