Best Raisin Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Simmer raisins in 1 cup water until plump (15 minutes).
Drain raisins, reserving the liquid and add enough water to make 1/2 cup.
Mix shortening, eggs, sugar and vanilla.
Blend in the 1/2 cup raisin liquid.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
Drop onto ungreased cookie sheet by rounded teaspoonfuls.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
Immediately remove from cookie sheet.
Makes about 6 1/2 dozen.