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

Boil raisins, sugar and water for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add shortening, nutmeg and cinnamon. Let cool, add beaten eggs, oatmeal, flour, soda and vanilla. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet 10 minutes at 350 degrees.