Jumbo Raisin Cookies
["2 c. raisins", "1 c. water", "1 c. shortening (Crisco)", "2 c. sugar (white)", "3 eggs", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 c. chopped nuts", "4 c. all-purpose flour", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. soda", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon", "1/4 tsp. allspice", "1/4 tsp. nutmeg"]
["Cook raisins in cup of water 5 minutes and cool.", "Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and mix well.", "Add raisins and vanilla, then add dry ingredients which have been mixed together. Add nuts last.", "Drop by teaspoon on a greased tin pan.", "Bake 12 to 15 minutes at 400\u00b0 (until light brown).", "Batter may be stored in refrigerator and baked as desired."]
["raisins", "water", "shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "nuts", "all-purpose", "salt", "soda", "baking powder", "cinnamon", "allspice", "nutmeg"]