Alltime Favorite

2 c Raisins

1 c Water

1 3/4 c Sugar

1 c Shortening

2 Eggs; slightly beaten

1 ts Vanilla extract

3 1/2 c Flour, all-purpose

1 ts Baking powder

1 ts Soda

1 ts Salt

1/2 ts Cinnamon

1/2 ts Nutmeg

1 c Pecans; or walnuts, chopped

Combine raisins and water in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil, and boil about 3 minutes.

Cool. (Do not drain.) Gradually add sugar to shortening, beating well after each addition. Add

eggs; beat well. Stir in raisins with liquid and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to

raisin mixture, stirring after each addition. Stir in pecans. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart

375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or unitl browned.