Tender Oatmeal Cookies

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

1. Simmer 1 cup raisins and 1 cup water in saucepan over low heat until raisins are plump (20 to 30 minutes).
2. Drain raisin liquid into measuring cup.
3. Add enough water to make 1/2 cup.
4. Cream shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla.
5. Stir in raisin liquid.
6. Add flour, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves.
7. Add oats, raisins and chopped nuts.
8. Drop rounded spoonfuls about 2-inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
9. Bake at 400u0b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.

raisins, water, water, shortening, sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, rolled oats, nuts

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=581311 (may not work)