Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. raisins
1 c. water
3/4 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
2 c. oatmeal
1 c. chopped nuts (or more)

Preparation

Simmer raisins and water (20 to 30 minutes).
Drain raisin liquid into measuring cup.
Add enough water to equal 1/2 cup. Heat oven to 400\u00b0.