Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. raisins
1 c. water
3/4 c. butter or oleo
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
2 c. rolled oats

Preparation

Simmer raisins and water in saucepan over low heat until raisins are plump, 20 to 30 minutes.
Drain raisins and liquid into measuring cup.
Add enough water to make 1/2 cup.
Heat oven to 400\u00b0.
Cream shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla.
Stir in raisin liquid.
Blend dry ingredients and stir in.
Add oats, raisins and nuts (optional).
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned at 350\u00b0.