Grammy'S Raisin Cookies
["1 c. water", "2 c. raisins", "1 tsp. soda", "1 c. shortening", "2 c. sugar", "3 eggs", "4 c. flour", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. nutmeg", "nuts (optional)"]
["Boil water and raisins 5 minutes.", "Cool.", "Stir in soda.", "Cream shortening and sugar.", "Add well beaten eggs.", "Add raisin mixture. Mix in sifted dry ingredients; add nuts.", "Drop by teaspoonful on greased baking sheet.", "Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 375\u00b0."]
["water", "raisins", "soda", "shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "flour", "salt", "baking powder", "vanilla", "cinnamon", "nutmeg", "nuts"]