Cook for 5 minutes, then cool:

1 Cup Water

2 Cups Raisins

Mix together the following and add the cooled raisins.

1 Cup Shortening

1 ¾ Cups White sugar

3 Eggs

2 Tsp. Vanilla

1 Tsp. Baking powder

4 Cups Flour

1 Tsp. Soda

1 Tsp. Salt

1 ½ Tsp. Cinnamon

¼ Tsp. Nutmeg

¼ Tsp. Allspice

¼ Tsp. Cloves

Drop by large spoonfuls on a greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 until deep brown. Cool thoroughly before storing.