Jumbo Raisin Cookies | La Cucina Grandinetti

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 2 cups raisins
• 1/2 cup shortening, room temperature
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 4 cups flour
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)