Mina Newton Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

• 1 cup raisins
• 1 14 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• 12 cup shortening
• 2 large eggs
• 12 teaspoon baking soda
• 12 cup raisin juice (from simmering)
• 12 teaspoon baking powder
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 12 teaspoon clove
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 12 cups flour
• 1 12 cups oatmeal

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Simmer raisins in water over high heat until plump (5-10 minutes); drain, SAVE JUICE, set raisins aside to cool.
3. Cream together shortening and sugar.
4. Add baking soda to 1/2 cup of the raisin juice, add to shortening/sugar along with eggs; beat until well mixed.
5. Combine baking powder, salt, spices and flour; mix well and add to liquid mixture.
6. Stir in oatmeal, then stir in the raisins.
7. Drop by generous tablespoon onto cookie sheet and bake at 350 F for 10-12 minutes (until edges just begin to brown).

raisins, water, sugar, shortening, eggs, baking soda, raisin juice, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, flour, oatmeal

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mina-newton-oatmeal-raisin-cookies-413120 (may not work)