2 c. raisins
2 c. boiling water
3 tsp. baking soda
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. sugar
4 tbsp. oil
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
3 c. flour
1/2 c. nuts

Add raisins, baking soda and water. Refrigerate overnight. Add other ingredients and bake 1 hour at 350 degrees in three (1 pound) coffee cans. Cool 1 hour and turn out.