Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. golden raisins
1 c. water
3/4 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. 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 nut meats

Preparation

Simmer raisins and water until raisins are plump (20 to 30 minutes). Drain raisins.
Put liquid in cup and add enough water to make 1/2 cup.
Mix shortening, eggs, sugar and vanilla. Add raisin liquid.
Sift dry ingredients and add oats, nuts and raisins.
Drop by spoonful on cookie sheet.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 400\u00b0.