Jumbo Raisin Cookies

INGREDIENTS
2 cups water
4 cups raisins
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup shortening
4 cups sugar
6 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
8 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking soda
4 teaspoons baking powder
4 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
SERVINGS
78
CATEGORY
Dessert
METHOD
Baked
PREP
25 min.
COOK
70 min.
TOTAL
95 min.

DIRECTIONS
In a saucepan, combine the water and raisins. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature (do not drain).
In a large mixing bowl, cram butter, shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and raisins with any liquid.
Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 13 dozen.