Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies
["1 c. raisins", "1 c. water", "3/4 c. shortening", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "2 eggs", "1/2 tsp. baking powder", "2 c. quick oatmeal", "1 tsp. vanilla", "2 1/2 c. flour", "1 tsp. soda", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1/4 tsp. cloves", "1/2 c. nuts"]
["Cook raisins in water until plump (about 15 minutes).", "Drain and keep liquid.", "Add enough water to liquid to measure 1/2 cup. Cream shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla.", "Stir in raisin liquid. Blend in dry ingredients.", "Stir in raisins and oats.", "Add nuts. Drop about 2-inches on ungreased cookie sheet.", "Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes."]
["raisins", "water", "shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "baking powder", "oatmeal", "vanilla", "flour", "soda", "salt", "cinnamon", "cloves", "nuts"]