Chocolate Chip-Raisin Cookies

2 c. ralslns
2 c. water
1 c. lard or shortening
2 c. sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 t. vani1la extract
4 c. all-purpose flour
1 t. baking powder
1 t. baking soda
1 t. salt
1/2 t. nutmeg
1 t. cinnamon
1/4 t. allspice
12-oz. pkg. chocolate chips

Simmer raisins in water for 5 minutes; do not drain. Set aside to cool.
Blend together lard or shortening, sugar, eggs, and vanilla; add raisins
and water. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and
spices; slowly mix into shortening mixture. Add chocolate chips; drop
by tablespoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375 F degrees
until golden, about 10 minutes.                  Makes 2-1/2 to 3 dozen.