Oatmeal Raisin Drop Cookies
["3/4 c. soft shortening", "1 c. firmly packed brown sugar", "2 tsp. vanilla", "1 c. flour, sifted", "1 tsp. salt", "1 egg", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 c. white sugar", "1/4 c. water", "1/2 tsp. soda", "3 c. uncooked oats", "1 c. seedless raisins", "1 c. chopped nuts"]
["Combine and mix flour, salt, soda, water and cinnamon.", "Stir in oatmeal; reserve.", "Beat shortening and sugar together until creamy.", "Beat in eggs and vanilla.", "Add dry ingredients, raisins and nuts.", "Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet.", "Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven until done and brown, 12 to 14 minutes.", "Yields about 5 1/2 dozen cookies about 2 1/2-inches in diameter."]
["shortening", "brown sugar", "vanilla", "flour", "salt", "egg", "cinnamon", "white sugar", "water", "soda", "oats", "raisins", "nuts"]