Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. raisins
1 c. water
3/4 c. butter
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. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. rolled oats
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Simmer raisins and water over low heat until tender (about 20 minutes).
Drain liquid into a measuring cup.
Add enough water to make 1/2 cup.
Heat oven to 400\u00b0.