Oatmeal Cookies
["1 lb. raisins", "2 c. granulated sugar", "1/2 c. shortening", "2 eggs", "2 c. quick oatmeal", "1 tsp. baking soda", "3 c. flour", "1 tsp. cloves", "2 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. nutmeg", "1 tsp. salt", "1 c. chopped walnuts"]
["Put raisins in saucepan; cover with water and boil about 15 minutes.", "Drain and reserve 1 cup of raisin water.", "Add baking soda to the cup of raisin water and let cool.", "Cream sugar and shortening; add eggs and oatmeal.", "Sift flour, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt together and add to mixture with water.", "Add raisins and walnut meats.", "Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 until done.", "Makes about 6 dozen cookies."]
["raisins", "sugar", "shortening", "eggs", "oatmeal", "baking soda", "flour", "cloves", "cinnamon", "nutmeg", "salt", "walnuts"]