Mom,s Raisin Cookies

Loved these as a kid and still love them. They are soft and spicy. I'm guessing at the yield, but the recipe makes oodles.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 72 cookies

Ingredients

• 2  cups raisins
• 1  cup water
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 2  cups white sugar
• 1  cup butter
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 3  eggs
• 4  cups flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions

1. Boil raisins in water for 5 minute and add baking soda.
2. Cream butter and sugar.
3. Add beaten eggs.
4. Add dry ingredients alternately with raisin mixture.
5. Drop by teaspoons on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
6. Bake at 400 for 10-15 minute.