Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies
["1 c. raisins", "1 c. water", "3/4 c. solid Crisco", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "2 eggs", "1 tsp. vanilla", "2 1/2 c. flour", "1/2 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. soda", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1 1/2 tsp. cloves", "2 c. rolled oats", "1/2 c. chopped nuts"]
["Simmer raisins and water over low heat for 20 to 30 minutes. Drain raisin liquid into a measuring cup; add enough water to make 1/2 cup.", "Mix shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla; stir in raisin liquid.", "Measure flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices.", "Add rolled oats, nuts and raisins.", "Drop by spoonfuls onto a cookie sheet.", "Bake until golden brown at 350\u00b0.", "Makes 5 dozen."]
["raisins", "water", "solid Crisco", "sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "flour", "baking powder", "soda", "salt", "cinnamon", "cloves", "rolled oats", "nuts"]