Cinnamon Drop Cookies

1/2 lb Raisins

1 1/2 c Brown sugar

1 c Shortening; scant

3 ea Eggs

1 c Walnuts; english

1 ts Baking powder

1 ts Baking soda

1 ts Vanilla

1 ts Cinnamon

3 tb Raisin juice

3 c Flour

1/2 ts Salt

Cook and cool raisins. Mix and drop by spoonful on baking sheet. Bake in moderately hot oven for 15 minutes. Source: Mrs. Flora Hall, Knox County, OH