Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cook raisins in water until plump (about 15 minutes).
Drain and keep liquid.
Add enough water to liquid to measure 1/2 cup. Cream shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla.
Stir in raisin liquid. Blend in dry ingredients.
Stir in raisins and oats.
Add nuts. Drop about 2-inches on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.