"These are delightfully soft and comforting cookies. They almost fall apart in your mouth!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup water
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2 cups raisins
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1 cup shortening or 1 cup butter
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1 3/4 cups sugar
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 1/2 cups flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)