1 1/2 c. Crisco
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 c. white sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. vanilla
3 c. raisins
2 c. water
5 cups flour
4 cups old fashioned oats

Bring to boil raisins and 2 cups water; cool for 5 minutes.

Mix all dry ingredients together, then add liquids, then blend in Crisco after all is mixed thoroughly stir in flour and oats.

Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Makes about 12 dozen.