Ingredients

  • 1 c. water
  • 2 c. raisins
  • 1 c. shortening
  • 3 eggs, well beaten
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 c. chopped walnuts
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp. allspice

Method

  • Boil water and raisins for 5 minutes; set aside to cool. Cream together shortening, eggs, sugar and vanilla in separate bowl.
  • Add nuts, flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice to cooled raisins.
  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Drop by teaspoon onto greased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 400° for 12 to 15 minutes.