Grandma’S Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

• 2 cups raisins, chopped
• 2 cups boiling water
• 3/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chopped walnuts

1. Place raisins in a small bowl. Cover with boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts and raisins.
3. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased
4. . Flatten with a glass. Bake at 325u0b0 for 8-10 minutes or until bottoms are browned. Remove to wire racks.

raisins, boiling water, butter, sugar, eggs, flour, oldfashioned oats, baking soda, salt, walnuts

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/grandma-s-oatmeal-raisin-cookies/ (may not work)