Jumbo Raisin Cookies

2-Cups sugar

2-Cups raisins

1-Cup water

3-Large eggs

4-Cups flour

1-Tsp baking soda

1-Tsp baking powder

2-Tsp salt

1 1/2-Tsp nutmeg

1/2-Tsp allspice

Boil raisins in water for 5 minutes and let cool

Mix sugar and shortening.

Add eggs cream together with sugar and shortening.

Add the raisins.

Add the dry ingredients and mix together

Drop by spoon full on to baking sheet.

Bake at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes