Grandma Mildred'S Molasses Cookies
["1 c. soft shortening or butter", "1 c. brown sugar", "1 c. molasses", "1 c. boiling water", "4 c. flour", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. soda", "2 tsp. baking powder", "2 tsp. cinnamon", "1 c. nuts", "1 c. raisins"]
["Mix first three ingredients.", "Add boiling water and mix well. In another bowl, mix remaining dry ingredients, then combine with first mix and finally add nuts and raisins.", "Chill dough until firm.", "Drop by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.", "Bake at 400\u00b0 for about 10 minutes."]
["shortening", "brown sugar", "molasses", "boiling water", "flour", "salt", "soda", "baking powder", "cinnamon", "nuts", "raisins"]