Cake-Like Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Combine raisins and water in a pan; simmer over medium heat until raisins are plump, about 15 minutes.
Drain, saving liquid. Add enough water to make 1/2 cup.
Heat oven to 400\u00b0.
Mix thoroughly the shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla; stir in liquid and raisins.
Blend in flour, soda, salt, cinnamon, baking powder, oatmeal and nuts.
Drop by teaspoonful 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes.
Makes 6 dozen.