Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. raisins
1 c. water
3/4 c. Crisco
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cloves
2 c. quick oats, uncooked

Preparation

Simmer raisins and water over a medium heat until raisins are plump (about 15 minutes).
Drain raisins, reserving the liquid. Add enough water to reserved liquid to measure 1/2 cup, set aside.