Mom'S Soft Raisin Cookies
["1 c. water", "2 c. raisins", "1 c. shortening", "1 3/4 c. sugar", "2 eggs", "1 tsp. vanilla", "3 1/2 c. plain flour", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. nutmeg", "1/2 c. chopped walnuts"]
["Combine raisins and water in a small saucepan.", "Bring to a boil.", "Cook for 3 minutes; remove from heat and cool (do not drain).", "In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar.", "Add eggs and vanilla.", "Add dry ingredients and blend thoroughly.", "Stir in nuts and raisins.", "Drop by teaspoon 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet.", "Bake 12 to 14 minutes at 350\u00b0.", "Yields 6 dozen."]
["water", "raisins", "shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "flour", "baking powder", "baking soda", "salt", "cinnamon", "nutmeg", "walnuts"]