Cora'S Jumbo Raisin Cookies
["2 c. raisins", "1 c. water", "1 c. shortening", "1 3/4 c. sugar", "2 eggs, slightly beaten", "1 tsp. vanilla", "3 1/2 c. flour", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. cinnamon", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. nutmeg"]
["Boil the raisins and the water together for 3 minutes.", "Set aside (do not drain).", "Cream together shortening and the sugar. Add eggs and raisins with liquid and vanilla.", "Mix well. Sift remaining ingredients and add.", "Mix well.", "Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts.", "Drop by a tablespoon onto greased cookie sheets 2-inches apart.", "Bake at 375\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.", "Makes 2 1/2 dozen."]
["raisins", "water", "shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "flour", "baking soda", "salt", "cinnamon", "baking powder", "nutmeg"]