Raisin Oatmeal Cookies
["1 c. raisins", "2 eggs", "1/2 tsp. salt", "2 c. rolled oats", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "1/2 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. cloves", "3/4 c. shortening", "2 1/2 c. flour", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1 c. water", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 tsp. soda", "1/2 c. chopped nuts"]
["Simmer raisins in water over low heat until plump (20 to 30 minutes).", "Drain raisin water into measuring cup and add water to make 1/2 cup.", "Mix shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla.", "Stir in raisin-water.", "Stir in flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices; add rolled oats, nuts and raisins.", "Drop onto ungreased cookie sheet and bake 8 to 10 minutes."]
["raisins", "eggs", "salt", "rolled oats", "sugar", "baking powder", "cloves", "shortening", "flour", "cinnamon", "water", "vanilla", "soda", "nuts"]