1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. water
1 c. raisins
1 c. shortening OR butter
Pinch of salt
1 c. walnuts
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
2 eggs, beaten
2 c. oatmeal
2 c. flour
1 tsp. soda

Boil together first 8 ingredients for 10 minutes. When cool, add last 4 ingredients. Drop by teaspoonfuls on cookie sheet. Bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees.