Poor Man Cookies
["2 c. water", "1 c. raisins", "2 c. flour", "1 c. sugar", "1/2 tsp. cloves", "1 tsp. soda", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1 tsp. allspice"]
["Boil water and raisins together until 1 cup remains; let cool. Add to juice and raisins with 1/2 cup salad oil and 1 egg. slightly beaten. Add nuts if desired.", "Spread on large cookie sheet with sides (grease cookie sheet).", "Bake at 325\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes.", "Ice with icing and cut in squares."]
["water", "raisins", "flour", "sugar", "cloves", "soda", "salt", "cinnamon", "allspice"]