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. all-purpose flour", "1 tsp. soda", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. baking powder", "1/4 tsp. cloves", "2 c. quick cooking oats", "1/2 c. chopped walnuts"]
["In a saucepan, cook raisins in water 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 teaspoon about 2-inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.", "Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes or until light brown.", "Yield: 5 dozen."]
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