Nanny'S Great Cookies
["2 c. raisins", "1 c. water", "3 1/2 c. flour", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1/2 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. nutmeg", "1 c. oil", "1 3/4 c. sugar", "2 egg whites, slightly beaten", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 c. chopped nuts"]
["Place raisins and water in pan and boil for 3 minutes.", "Set aside to cool; do not drain.", "Mix dry ingredients."]
["raisins", "water", "flour", "baking powder", "baking soda", "cinnamon", "nutmeg", "oil", "sugar", "egg whites", "vanilla", "nuts"]