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. Gold Medal flour", "1 tsp. soda", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. cloves", "2 c. oats", "1/2 c. chopped nuts"]
["Simmer raisins and water over medium heat until raisins are plump, about 15 minutes.", "Drain raisins, reserving the liquid.", "Add enough water to reserved liquid to measure 1/2 cup.", "Heat oven to 400\u00b0.", "Mix thoroughly shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla.", "Stir in reserved liquid.", "Blend in remaining ingredients.", "Drop dough by rounded teaspoonful about 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheet.", "Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown.", "Makes about 6 1/2 dozen cookies."]
["raisins", "water", "shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "Gold Medal flour", "soda", "salt", "cinnamon", "baking powder", "cloves", "oats", "nuts"]