Grandma's Oatmeal Cookies

By mrspolanco77

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Raisins
• 1 cup water
• 1 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 2 cups Quick cooking oats
• 1/2 cups chopped Walnuts

Preparation

Step 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 mixing bowl, cream shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Stir in raisin liquid. Blend in dry ingredients. Stir in raisins and oats. Add nuts if desired. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 " apart, onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes until brown.