Oatmeal Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. raisins
1 c. water
3/4 c. soft shortening (1/2 Crisco, 1/2 butter)
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cloves
2 c. rolled oats
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Simmer raisins in water for 20 to 30 minutes.
Cream shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla together.
Add
1/2 cup water and raisin juice.
Blend in flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and cloves.
Add raisins, oats and chopped nuts.
Drop by rounded teaspoonful onto ungreased pan.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes until lightly brown. Bake at 400\u00b0.
Makes about 6 to 7 dozen.