1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
1/2 c. water
1 c. raisins
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
2 eggs
2 c. flour
2 c. oatmeal
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla

In a saucepan mix water, sugar, shortening, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Boil 10 minutes. Cool completely. Add eggs, flour, oatmeal, baking soda and vanilla. Mix well. Drop by spoonfuls on greased cookie sheet. Bake 12 minutes at 350°F.

Makes 5 to 6 dozen.