Rock Cookies (Submitted in Ward Cookbook by Julie Winter)

2 cups raisins
2 1/2 cups brown sugar
3 eggs
5 cups flour
1 cup walnuts, chopped
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups vegetable shortening
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Boil water and raisins for 15 minutes. DON'T DRAIN WATER! When raisins are cool add baking soda. Cream together brown sugar, shortening, eggs and salt. Add raisin mixture and flour. Stir in walnuts and chocolate chips. Bake for about 10 minutes.