Best Ever Cookies
["1 1/2 c. seedless raisins", "1 c. water", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "1 c. shortening (Crisco)", "3 eggs", "1 tsp. vanilla", "3 1/2 c. flour", "1 tsp. soda", "1/2 tsp. salt"]
["Cook raisins in water until water is gone.", "Cream shortening and sugar.", "Add eggs and vanilla.", "Add cooled raisins.", "Blend in sifted dry ingredients.", "Drop by teaspoonful on a greased cookie sheet and bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Makes about six dozen cookies."]
["raisins", "water", "sugar", "shortening", "eggs", "vanilla", "flour", "soda", "salt"]