- 2 cups water
- 3 cups raisins
- 2 cups shortening
- 8 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups white sugar
- 6 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Boil water and raisins together for 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Cream sugar, shortening, eggs and vanilla until light. Pour in the warm raisin mixture, combining well. Stir in dry ingredients that have been combined and blend well.
- Drop by tablespoonful on a lightly oiled cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes.