Alice Smith'S Jumbo Raisin Cookies

• 2 c. raisins
• 1 1/2 c. water
• 1 c. shortening
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. allspice
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 c. sugar
• 3 eggs
• 4 to 4 1/2 c. flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 c. chopped nuts

1. Simmer raisins in water 5 minutes.
2. Drain and save 1/2 cup liquid.
3. Blend shortening, spices and vanilla.
4. Add sugar gradually, creaming thoroughly.
5. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
6. Add baking soda to the liquid.
7. Add flour, mix alternately with liquid to creamed mixture; mixing well.
8. Add raisins and chopped nuts.
9. Chill.
10. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheet and bake at 400u0b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
11. Yields 3 dozen.

raisins, water, shortening, cinnamon, allspice, vanilla, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, nuts

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=559925 (may not work)