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

Boil raisins and water for 5 minutes. Cool until lukewarm; add remaining ingredients; mix well. Drop on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes.