1 c. raisins
1 c. water
3/4 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cloves
2 c. oats
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Simmer raisins and water over medium heat until raisins are plump. Drain raisins, reserving the liquid. Add enough water to reserved liquid to measure a cup. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix thoroughly shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Stir in reserved liquid.

Blend in remaining ingredients. Drop dough by teaspoon about 2 inches apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes until light brown. Makes about 6 1/2 dozen cookies.