Raisin Jumbo Cookies

by Diana

2 c raisins

1 c water

1 c shortening

1 ¾ c sugar

3 eggs

2 tsp baking powder

2 tsp soda

2 tsp salt

3 c flour

1 ½ tsp cinnamon

½ tsp nutmeg

¼ tsp cloves

¼ tsp allspice

1 c chopped nuts

Boil raisins and water for five minutes. Drain and keep the water. Add the shortening to the raisins and stir to melt. Let cool a bit. Mix the eggs and sugar and add to the raisins. Add vanilla. Sift the dry ingredients and add alternately with the raisin water. Add enough liquid to make a soft dough. Stir in nuts. Drop from a tablespoon onto a greased cookie sheet. Flatten slightly with a wet fork. Bake in a 375 deg F oven until nicely brown – 12 to 150 minutes. Cool on a rack.