Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2               cups  raisins
  1                cup  water
  1                cup  shortening
  1 3/4           cups  sugar
  2                     eggs -- lightly beaten
  1           teaspoon  vanilla extract
  3 1/2           cups  all-purpose flour
  1           teaspoon  baking powder
  1           teaspoon  baking soda
  1           teaspoon  salt
     1/2      teaspoon  ground cinnamon
     1/2      teaspoon  ground nutmeg
     1/2           cup  chopped walnuts

Preparation:

Combine raisins and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook for 3 minutes; remove from the heat and let cool (do not drain). In a mixing bowl, cream shortening; gradually add sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and blend thoroughly. Stir in nuts and raisins. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350ø for 12 to 14 minutes.

Nutritional Information:

171 Calories (kcal); 7g Total Fat; (36% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 26g Carbohydrate; 10mg Cholesterol; 112mg Sodium