Dorothy Bittner'S "He-Man" Cookies
["2 c. raisins", "1 c. water", "4 c. sifted flour", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. soda", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. nutmeg", "1 c. shortening", "1 3/4 c. sugar", "2 eggs", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1/2 c. chopped nuts"]
["Boil raisins in water for 3 minutes; cool.", "Sift flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices.", "Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.", "Add eggs and vanilla.", "Stir in raisins and water.", "Gradually add flour and mix.", "Blend thoroughly.", "Stir in nuts.", "Drop by tablespoon on greased cookie sheet.", "Bake at 375\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes."]
["raisins", "water", "flour", "baking powder", "soda", "salt", "cinnamon", "nutmeg", "shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "nuts"]