1 cup raisins
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup soft shortening
1 1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups oatmeal

Simmer raisins and water over low heat. Mix everything but flour together. Add raisins and water to this, then add flour, mix well. drop on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350°F for 12 minutes.

Submitted by: Linda Losey