Old-Fashioned 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
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cloves
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
2 c. oats
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Simmer raisins and water over medium heat until raisins are plump, about 15 minutes.
Drain, reserving the liquid (add enough water to make 1 cup).
Mix shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla well.
Stir in reserved liquid.
Blend in remaining ingredients. Drop by rounded teaspoonful about 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly brown.
Makes about 6 dozen.