Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. raisins
water
1 c. light brown sugar, packed (if doubling, use 1 c. brown and 1 c. white)
1/2 c. margarine
2 eggs
2 c. oatmeal
2 c. plus 1/2 c. flour, sifted
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. nuts, chopped

Preparation

Wash raisins. Cover with water in tightly covered saucepan. Bring to a boil. Simmer until raisins are well rounded. Add more water, if necessary.
Pour 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon raisin liquid in measuring cup. Set aside to cool. Keep raisins covered while cooling.