Jumbo Raisin Cookies

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups raisins
• 1 cup water
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 3/4 cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts