Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies(Soft And Moist On The Inside And Crisp On The Outside.) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. seedless raisins
1 c. water
3/4 c. soft shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. sifted Gold Medal flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
2 c. rolled oats
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Simmer raisins and water in saucepan over low heat until raisins are plump, 20 to 30 minutes.
Drain raisin liquid into measuring cup.
Add enough water to make 1/2 cup.
Heat oven to 400\u00b0 (moderately hot).
Cream shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Stir in raisin liquid.
Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices; stir in.
Add rolled oats, nuts and raisins.
Drop rounded teaspoonfuls about 2-inches apart onto ungreased baking sheet.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
Makes 6 to 7 dozen cookies.