3/4 c. white sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. shortening
Salt
1 c. raisins (cover with water, cook 10 min.; drain; with 5 tbsp. liquid, add 1 tsp. baking soda)
2 eggs
1 c. nuts
2 c. reg. oatmeal
2 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves

Cream sugars, shortening and salt. Add eggs, raisin liquid, then dry ingredients. Add raisins, nuts, vanilla, oatmeal and mix. Bake 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees.