1 c. shortening
2 c. flour
2 c. oatmeal
1 c. sugar
3 eggs
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. clove, nutmeg, allspice
2 c. raisins

Bring raisins to a boil in saucepan. Remove from stove and drain. Reserve 6 tablespoons juice. Beat shortening, sugar and eggs. Mix in flour, spices and baking soda. Add liquids, oatmeal and raisins. Drop by teaspoon on a greased cookie sheet.

Heat oven to 350 degrees and bake 15 minutes until lightly brown.