Grandma's Egg Cookies
Ingredients:
2 c. raisins
2 c. water
2 eggs, beaten
3 c. brown sugar
4 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chocolate chips
1 c. nuts (optional)
1 c. shortening

Directions:
Boil raisins and water 10 minutes.  Add shortening and let cool.  Add eggs and brown sugar for raisin mixture.  Add dry ingredients and vanilla.  Drop by teaspoon onto greased sheet.  Bake 10 minutes at 375 degrees.  makes approx., 9 dozen cookies.  Keeps well in covered cookie tin.  Freezes well.  A must have for grand kids or coffee break!
Hazel Rasmussen