Best Raisin Oatmeal Cookies
["2 c. raisins", "3/4 c. shortening", "1 1/4 c. sugar", "1/2 tsp. baking powder", "2 eggs", "2 c. rolled oats", "2 1/2 c. flour", "1 tsp. soda", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. cloves", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. vanilla"]
["Simmer raisins in 1 cup water until plump (15 minutes).", "Drain raisins, reserving the liquid and add enough water to make 1/2 cup.", "Mix shortening, eggs, sugar and vanilla.", "Blend in the 1/2 cup raisin liquid.", "Stir in remaining ingredients.", "Drop onto ungreased cookie sheet by rounded teaspoonfuls.", "Bake at 400\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.", "Immediately remove from cookie sheet.", "Makes about 6 1/2 dozen."]
["raisins", "shortening", "sugar", "baking powder", "eggs", "rolled oats", "flour", "soda", "cinnamon", "cloves", "salt", "vanilla"]