Perfect Raisin Drop Cookies
["2 c. raisins", "1 c. water", "1 tsp. baking soda", "2 c. sugar", "1 c. shortening or oleo", "3 well-beaten eggs", "1 c. chopped nuts", "4 c. flour", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. nutmeg"]
["Boil raisins and water together for 5 minutes.", "Cool, then stir in baking soda.", "Cream together sugar and shortening until light and fluffy.", "Add to eggs, nuts and raisin mixture.", "Sift dry ingredients together and add to mixture, mixing well.", "Refrigerate batter for 1 hour or longer.", "Drop by teaspoonful onto greased cookie sheet.", "Bake for 12 minutes at 375\u00b0.", "Cool on rack.", "Store in tight container."]
["raisins", "water", "baking soda", "sugar", "shortening", "eggs", "nuts", "flour", "salt", "baking powder", "cinnamon", "nutmeg"]