Jumbo Raisin Cookies
["2 c. raisins", "1 c. water", "1 c. shortening", "2 c. white sugar", "3 eggs", "4 c. flour", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. baking soda", "2 tsp. salt", "1 c. chopped walnuts", "1 1/4 tsp. nutmeg", "1/4 tsp. allspice", "1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon", "1 tsp. vanilla"]
["Boil raisins in water for 5 minutes and cool.", "Beat shortening, white sugar and eggs until creamy.", "Sift dry ingredients.", "Combine with raisin mixture and cream mixture, vanilla and nuts.", "Drop by tablespoon on greased cookie sheet, leaving room to flatten with fork dipped in water.", "Bake at 375\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes."]
["raisins", "water", "shortening", "white sugar", "eggs", "flour", "baking powder", "baking soda", "salt", "walnuts", "nutmeg", "allspice", "cinnamon", "vanilla"]