3/4 c. raisins, cooked until plump in 1/2 c. water
1 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
2 c. oatmeal
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 1/2 c. flour
1 c. nuts

Drain raisins and put soda in water. Chill dough; drop cookies on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees.