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Jumbo Raisin Cookies

• 2 cups raisins
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 cups white sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 4 cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

1. Cover raisins with 1 cup water and boil for 5 minutes.
2. Cool.
3. Cream shortening and sugar.
4. Add the eggs and beat well.
5. Add vanilla and boiled raisins with 1/4 cup more water.
6. Sift together the dry ingredients and  add to the batter, a little at a time.
7. Lastly, add nuts.
8. Drop by teaspoon on a greased cookie sheet.
9. Bake at 375 oven for 10-12 minutes.