Perfect Raisin Drop Cookies
["1 1/2 c. raisins", "1 c. water", "1 3/4 c. sugar", "1 c. butter or lard", "3 eggs", "1/2 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. soda", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. nutmeg", "chopped nuts (optional)"]
["Add water to raisins and boil 5 minutes.", "Stir in the soda and let cool.", "Cream shortening, sugar and eggs.", "Add raisins.", "Sift other ingredients; add to creamed mixture.", "Drop by teaspoon on baking sheet.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes."]
["raisins", "water", "sugar", "butter", "eggs", "cinnamon", "salt", "soda", "vanilla", "baking powder", "nutmeg", "nuts"]