Raisin Cookies
["1 c. raisins", "2/3 c. water", "1 c. shortening", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "3 eggs", "2 tsp. vanilla", "3 c. flour", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. baking powder"]
["Cook raisins in water slowly while making batter for cookies. Cream shortening and sugar.", "Beat in eggs, one at a time.", "Mix in dry ingredients.", "Blend well.", "Drain raisins, stir in 1 teaspoon baking soda; stir raisin mixture into batter.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes."]
["raisins", "water", "shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "flour", "salt", "baking powder"]