Pour in glass and sprinkle with nutmeg. Beat sugar, shortening, molasses and water in a large bowl on low speed until blended. Beat on medium speed one minute. Stir in remaining ingredients except raisins. Heat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Lift cookies carefully with a large spatula onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
Decorate cookies with raisins. Let cookies cool 3 minutes, then carefully remove from cookie sheet. Heat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Beat eggs in a large bowl on high speed until thick and lemon color. Gradually beat in flour, baking powder and salt until smooth.