Deme'S Raisin Jumbo Cookies
["2 c. raisins", "4 c. sifted flour", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1/2 tsp. cinnamon", "1 c. shortening", "2 eggs, slightly beaten", "1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)", "1 c. water", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. nutmeg", "1 3/4 c. sugar", "1 tsp. vanilla"]
["This recipe I began making while I was just 12 years old.", "It is a favorite in our home, and I hope in yours, too!"]
["raisins", "flour", "baking soda", "cinnamon", "shortening", "eggs", "nuts", "water", "baking powder", "salt", "nutmeg", "sugar", "vanilla"]