Nellie'S 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 1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
2 c. rolled oats
1/2 c. nuts

Preparation

Simmer raisins and water for 20 to 30 minutes; cool.
Drain water off and add enough water to make 1/2 cup.
Set aside. Preheat oven to 400\u00b0.