Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies

• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup water
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional

1. In a saucepan, cook raisins in water over medium heat until plump, about 15 minutes. Drain, reserving liquid. Add enough water to liquid to measure 1/2 cup. In a bowl, cream shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Stir in raisin liquid. Blend in dry ingredients. Stir in raisins and oats. Add nuts if desired.
2. Drop by teaspoonfuls about 2 in. apart onto ungreased
3. . Bake at 375u0b0 for 10 to 12 minutes or until light brown.

raisins, water, shortening, sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, baking powder, ground cloves, quickcooking oats, walnuts

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/old-fashioned-oatmeal-cookies/ (may not work)