Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. seedless raisins
1 c. water
3/4 c. shortening
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 c. quick oats
2 eggs
2 1/3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Simmer raisins and water in a saucepan over low heat until raisins are plump, 20 to 30 minutes.
Drain raisin liquid into measuring cup; add water to make 1/2 cup liquid.
Heat oven to 400\u00b0.
Cream shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla.
Stir in raisin liquid.
Blend flour, baking soda and cinnamon.
Add rolled oats and raisins.
Drop rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.