Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. allspice
2 c. oatmeal
2 c. nuts, chopped
1 1/2 c. water
2 c. raisins
1 tsp. baking soda

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cream together shortening and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, mix well. Mix together dry ingredients (flour through allspice) in a separate bowl. Add to wet mixture. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan combine the water and raisins. Bring to a boil, boil for 1 minute. Sprinkle baking soda over raisin mixture and pour over dough. Add oatmeal and nuts and mix well. Place spoonfuls of dough onto greased baking sheet. Bake for approximately 10 minutes.