2 c. boiling water
2 c. raisins
2 c. shortening
4 eggs
2 c. sugar
4 c. flour
4 c. quick oatmeal
3 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 c. nuts

Combine water, raisins and shortening. Add rest of ingredients. Drop by teaspoons onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Makes a large batch.