Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. raisins
1 c. water
3/4 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
2 c. oats
1/2 c. nuts

Preparation

Boil raisins and water. Drain. Add water to measure 1/2 cup. Cream shortening, sugar, eggs, vanilla. Stir in raisin liquid. Add dry ingredients. Stir in oats, nuts and raisins. Drop from teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.