Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies

1 c. raisins 
1 c. water 
Cook raisins and water 15 minutes. Drain & reserve 1/2 c liquid. 

3/4 c. shortening (1/4 c. oleo, 1/2 c. Crisco) 
1 1/2 c. sugar 
1/2 tsp baking powder 
2 eggs 1 tsp. cinnamon 
1 tsp. vanilla 2 c. oatmeal 
2 1/2 c. flour, sifted 1/2 c. nuts 
1 tsp soda 1/2 tsp cloves 

Mix first 4 ingredients. Stir in liquid. Blend in remaining ingredients. Add nuts & raisins. Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes. Makes 80-90 cookies.

by: Rescue