Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies
["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. soda", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. cloves", "2 c. oats", "1/2 c. chopped nuts"]
["Simmer raisins and water over medium heat until raisins are plump, about 15 minutes.", "Drain raisins, saving liquid.", "Add enough water to reserved liquid to measure 1/2 cup.", "Heat oven to 400\u00b0.", "Mix thoroughly the shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Blend in remaining ingredients.", "Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls, about 2 inches apart, onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until light brown."]
["raisins", "water", "shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "flour", "soda", "salt", "cinnamon", "baking powder", "cloves", "oats", "nuts"]