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

Simmer raisins and water over medium heat until plump, about 15 minutes. Drain raisins, reserving the liquid. Add enough water to reserved liquid to make 1/2 cup. Heat oven to 400 degrees.

Mix shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Stir in reserved liquid. Blend in remaining ingredients. Drop dough by teaspoon about 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes until light brown.