After-School Carrot Cookies

1/2 cup boiling water

1/2 cup raisins

1 cup dark brown sugar, packed

1/2 cup shortening

1 egg, unbeaten

1 teaspoon lemon extract

1/2 cup finely shredded raw carrot

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

Pour boiling water over raisins; soak 5 minutes; drain. Combine sugar, shortening, egg and lemon extract in mixing bowl; beat well. Stir in carrot and drained raisins. Mix together flour, baking powder and salt; add to first mixture and blend well. Drop by teaspoonfuls on greased baking sheet. Bake in 400 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Makes 3 dozen cookies.

V.L.S.