Jumbo Raisin Cookies
["2 c. raisins", "1 c. water", "3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour", "1 tsp. Calumet baking powder", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. nutmeg", "1 c. shortening", "1 3/4 c. sugar", "2 eggs, slightly beaten", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1/2 c. chopped nuts"]
["Bring raisins to a boil in water; boil about 3 minutes. Set aside to", "cool;", "do", "not", "drain.", "Mix", "flour", "with\tbaking powder, soda,", "salt", "and spices.", "Cream shortening.", "Gradually add sugar, beating", "well", "after", "each addition.", "Beat in eggs. Stir in the raisins", "with", "liquid and vanilla.\tGradually add the flour mixture,", "blending\tthoroughly after each addition. Stir in nuts; drop", "from\ttablespoon", "about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.", "Bake", "at", "375\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes. Makes 2 1/2 dozen."]
["raisins", "water", "flour", "baking powder", "baking soda", "salt", "cinnamon", "nutmeg", "shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "nuts"]