Carlie'S Boiled Raisin Cookies
["1 c. shortening", "2 c. sugar", "3 eggs, beaten with 1/2 tsp. salt", "2 c. raisins", "1 c. water", "1 tsp. soda", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. cinnamon and other spices you like (nutmeg, etc.)", "4 c. flour, sifted before measuring", "1 c. nuts"]
["Cook raisins in the water for 5 minutes; cool.", "Add soda to raisins.", "Add raisins and water to other ingredients.", "Bake at 325\u00b0 until brown, about 20 to 25 minutes.", "\"Makes a bunch!\""]
["shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "raisins", "water", "soda", "baking powder", "cinnamon", "flour", "nuts"]