Oatmeal Jumbos - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. raisins
2 1/4 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 c. shortening, softened
1 1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
2 Tbsp. water
2 c. oatmeal, uncooked

Preparation

Pour enough boiling water over raisins to cover; let stand 10 minutes.
Drain.
Sift together flour, salt, soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves into bowl.
Add shortening, sugar, egg and water.
Beat until smooth, about 2 minutes.
Stir in raisins and oatmeal.
Roll dough out on lightly floured board or canvas to 1/4-inch thickness.
Cut with floured 3-inch round cutter.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Sprinkle with granulated sugar.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.