Grammie'S Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
3 beaten eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. flour
2 c. quick oats
1 c. raisins, cut up and cooked
1 c. each: chopped nuts and dates
6 Tbsp. raisin liquid

Preparation

Cover raisins with hot water and simmer for 5 minutes.
Drain and reserve the 6 tablespoons of liquid.
Cream sugar and shortening thoroughly.
Add eggs and beat until smooth.
Sift dry ingredients. Mix with oatmeal and raisin liquid. Add fruits and nuts. Drop by teaspoons on cookie sheet.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
Makes 4 dozen.