Raisin Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Simmer raisins in water over low heat until plump (20 to 30 minutes).
Drain raisin water into measuring cup and add water to make 1/2 cup.
Mix shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla.
Stir in raisin-water.
Stir in flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices; add rolled oats, nuts and raisins.
Drop onto ungreased cookie sheet and bake 8 to 10 minutes.