Jumbo Raisin Cookies
["2 c. raisins", "1 1/2 c. water", "2 c. brown sugar", "1 c. shortening", "3 eggs", "2 tsp. salt", "1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon", "1/4 tsp. nutmeg", "1/4 tsp. allspice", "4 c. flour", "2 c. oatmeal", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1/2 c. nuts (optional)"]
["Bring to a boil raisins and water.", "Let cool.", "Cream together brown sugar, shortening and eggs.", "Add the raisin mixture.", "Add the following ingredients:", "salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, flour, oatmeal, vanilla, baking powder, baking soda and nuts.", "Mix well.", "Drop by spoonful onto greased cookie sheet.", "Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 15 minutes or until brown.", "Remove from cookie sheet immediately."]
["raisins", "water", "brown sugar", "shortening", "eggs", "salt", "cinnamon", "nutmeg", "allspice", "flour", "oatmeal", "vanilla", "baking powder", "baking soda", "nuts"]