Old-Fashioned 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. flour", "1/2 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. cloves", "2 c. rolled oats", "1/2 c. chopped nuts"]
["Simmer raisins in water in saucepan over low heat until raisins are plump, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain liquid and add water to measure 1/2 cup.", "Preheat oven to 400\u00b0.", "Have ungreased cookie sheets ready.", "Cream the shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Stir in raisin liquid.", "Sift together dry ingredients and add to moist ingredients.", "Mix well. Add oats, nuts and raisins.", "Drop by teaspoonful 2-inches apart on cookie sheets. Bake at 400\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.", "Makes 6 to 7 dozen."]
["raisins", "water", "shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "flour", "baking powder", "baking soda", "salt", "cinnamon", "cloves", "rolled oats", "nuts"]