Raisin Drop Cookies

Ingredients:

• 2 cups raisins
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 tsp. salt
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• 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp. allspice
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3 eggs, well beaten
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 4 cups sifted flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions:

Combine raisins and water and boil 5 minutes. (There should be 1/2 cup liquid left.)

Cool, then add baking soda.

Blend shortening with salt and spices; gradually add sugar, creaming thoroughly. Add eggs, vanilla, and cooled raisin-soda mixture. Add flour sifted with baking powder, mixing well. Stir in nuts.

Chill dough until stiff; drop by rounded teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheets and bake at 400 F for 10-12 minutes.

By Robin from Washington, IA