Mom'S Raisin Cookies
["1 c. water", "2 c. raisins", "1 c. shortening", "1 3/4 c. sugar", "2 eggs, lightly beaten", "1 tsp. vanilla extract", "3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg", "1/2 c. chopped walnuts"]
["Combine raisins and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.", "Cook for 3 minutes; remove from the heat and let cool (do not drain)."]
["water", "raisins", "shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "vanilla extract", "flour", "baking powder", "baking soda", "salt", "ground cinnamon", "ground nutmeg", "walnuts"]