Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies
["1 c. seedless raisins", "1 c. water", "3/4 c. soft shortening", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "2 eggs", "1 tsp. vanilla", "2 1/2 c. flour", "1 tsp. soda", "1/2 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. cloves", "2 c. rolled oats", "1/2 c. chopped nuts"]
["Simmer raisins and water in saucepan over low heat until raisins are plump, 20 to 30 minutes.", "Drain water into measuring cup.", "Add water to make 1/2 cup.", "Heat oven to 400\u00b0.", "Cream shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla.", "Stir in raisin liquid. Blend flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices.", "Stir in.", "Add rolled oats, nuts and raisins.", "Drop rounded teaspoonfuls 2-inches apart onto ungreased baking sheet.", "Bake 8 to 10 minutes."]
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