Boiled Raisin Cookies

2 cups raisins boiled in 1 cup water for 5 minutes, then cooled.
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup shortening
3 eggs
4 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
pinch salt
½ tsp cloves
½ tsp nutmeg
½ tsp cinnamon
Cream shortening and brown sugar, beat in eggs. Add cooled raisin mixture. Sift dry ingredients together and add. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes.