Spice Cookies
["1 c. raisins", "1 1/2 c. water", "1 tsp. soda", "1/2 c. shortening", "2 c. flour", "1/2 tsp. ground cloves", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 c. sugar"]
["Cook raisins in water for 5 minutes.", "Drain raisins and save 1 cup liquid.", "Add soda and shortening to liquid.", "Sift together all dry ingredients.", "Add raisins and liquid and stir.", "Spread thin in 2 oblong greased pans.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for approximately 12 minutes. Ice with thin powdered sugar icing while hot.", "Cut in bars while warm."]
["raisins", "water", "soda", "shortening", "flour", "ground cloves", "cinnamon", "salt", "sugar"]