Jumbo Raisin Cookies

2 cups Raisins                                           2 cups Sugar

1 1/2 cups Water                                      3 Eggs

1 cup Shortening                                       4-4 1/2 cups Flour

1 tsp Cinnamon                                         1 tsp Baking Powder

1/4 tsp Nutmeg                                         1 TBL Salt

1/4 tsp Allspice                                         1 tsp Baking Soda

1 tsp Vanilla                                              1 cups Nuts

Simmer raisins in water 5 minutes. Save 1/2 cup juice for the cookies. Mix ingredients. Drop on cookie sheet by spoonfuls. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes.