(by Shirley McNevich)
2 cups raisins
1 cup Crisco shortening
1 3/4 cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped nuts
3 1/2 cups flour
In a saucepan add the raisins--cover them with water, bring to a boil, boil for 5 minutes, then drain them. In a mixer add Crisco and white sugar--beat. Add eggs--beat. Add vanilla, baking powder, baking soda and salt--beat. Add cinnamon and nutmeg--beat. Slowly add flour--beat. Remove bowl from mixer--add drained raisins and chopped nuts--stir until mixed. Drop by spoonfuls on to greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
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