Raisin Cookies

2 cups Raisins and 1 cup water--boil together. Add 1 t soda. Cool.

4 cups flour
1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 c brown sugar
3 eggs
1 t vanilla
1 t baking powder
1 t cinnamon
1/2 t nutmeg
1/2 t salt

Bake at 375 degrees fir 10-12 minutes.