Moist Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Simmer raisins in water 10 minutes.
Drain raisins and reserve 1/2 cup of the liquid.
Mix together all other ingredients.
Add raisins and liquid and stir until mixed well.