Raisin Rocks

Description
Makes about 6 dozen cookies

Ingredients

 * 2½ cups all-purpose flour
 * 1 teaspoon allspice
 * 1 teaspoon cinnamon
 * ½ teaspoon nutmeg
 * ¼ teaspoon salt
 * ⅔ cup shortening (half butter)
 * 1½ cups sugar
 * 3 eggs, beaten
 * ½ teaspoon soda dissolved in 3 tablespoons hot water
 * 1 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
 * 1 cup moist seedless raisins, chopped or 1 cup currants

Directions

 * 1) Sift flour, measure, and re-sift 3 times with the spices and salt.
 * 2) Cream shortening till soft and smooth, gradually blend in sugar, and add beaten eggs; beat until fluffy and light-colored.
 * 3) Stir in soda and water mixture; then add flour mixture in 2 or 3 portions, and stir until well blended after each addition.
 * 4) Fold in chopped nuts and raisins or currants.
 * 5) Drop by teaspoonfuls, at least 2 inches apart, on lightly greased baking sheet, and bake in a moderate oven (375°F) for 15 minutes.