Raisin Cookies

These are Mom C.'s famous raisin cookies :)

Cook for 5 minutes:
2 cups raisins
1 cup water

Add 1 tsp soda to cooled 1/2 cup raisin water

Combine:
1 cup shortening
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp vanilla
2 tsp salt
2 cups sugar
1 tsp nutmeg
3 unbeaten eggs
4 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup chopped nuts (opt)

Spoon onto baking sheet. Bake at 375º for 10-12 minutes.