Old Fashioned 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 tsp. soda
    1 tsp. salt
    1 tsp. cinnamon
    1/2 tsp. baking powder
    1/2 tsp. cloves
    2 c. oats
    1/2 c. chopped nuts
Preparation
    Simmer raisins and water over medium heat until raisins are plump, about 15 minutes.
    Drain raisins, saving liquid.
    Add enough water to reserved liquid to measure 1/2 cup.
    Heat oven to 400\u00b0.
    Mix thoroughly the shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Blend in remaining ingredients.
    Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls, about 2 inches apart, onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until light brown.

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