1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1 c. raisins
1 c. shortening
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. chocolate chips
2 c. oatmeal
2 c. flour

Boil raisins in cup of water. Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, vanilla, 5 tablespoons raisin water, raisins and baking soda; mix. Add oatmeal and flour. Beat well. Stir in chocolate chips. Form into balls and drop on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for about 8 minutes.