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