Raisin Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Stew
2. 2
   raisins
3. 3
   in
4. 4
   water
5. 5
   for
6. 6
   5 minutes.
7. 7
   Set aside to cool. Cream
8. 8
   shortening, brown sugar and white sugar together until smooth.
9. 9
   Add
10. 10
    2 eggs, one at a time.
11. 11
    Add vanilla. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon together. Add flour mixture to sugar mixture alternately with water from raisins.
12. 12
    Add raisins
13. 13
    and nuts.
14. 14
    Drop rounded teaspoonful on cookie sheet. Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes.