Ingredients

• 2 cups raisins
• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 4 teaspoons baking soda
• 4 teaspoons butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups walnuts
• 4 cups all-purpose flour