Rheba'S Raisin Cookies
["2 c raisins", "c water", "1 c shortening", "2 c sugar", "3 eggs, beaten", "1 tsp vanilla", "4 c flour", "1 tsp salt", "1 tsp baking powder", "1 1/2 tsp baking soda", "1/2 tsp nutmeg", "1/4 tsp allspice", "1 c nuts (optional)"]
["Cook raisins and water together for 5 minutes, drain and cool.", "While raisins are cooling mix remaining ingredients together, add cooled raisins.", "Drop by spoonfuls on greased cookie sheet at 325 degrees for 10 minutes or until light brown.", "Makes 4 dozen."]
["raisins", "water", "shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "flour", "salt", "baking powder", "baking soda", "nutmeg", "allspice", "nuts"]