Old Fashion Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Simmer raisins and water on medium heat until raisins are plump (15 minutes).
Drain but reserve liquid.
Add or subtract to make 1/2 cup liquid.