Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies

By Cyndi645

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 1

Simmer raisins in water until plump. Drain and reserve liquid. Add enough water to liquid to measure ½ c. Mix shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla and stir in reserved liquid. Blend in remainder. Drop by tsp. onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes until light brown.