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. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. cloves
2 c. quick cooking oats
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Preparation

In a saucepan, cook raisins in water until plump, about 15 minutes.
Drain, reserving liquid.
Add enough water to liquid to measure 1/2 cup.
In a mixing bowl, cream shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla.
Stir in raisin liquid.
Blend in dry ingredients. Stir in raisins and oats.
Add nuts if desired.
Drop by teaspoon about 2-inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes or until light brown.
Yield: 5 dozen.