1 c. white sugar
1 c. shortening
3 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
6 tbsp. raisins liquid
2 c. oatmeal
1 c. nuts
1 c. raisins (covered with water and simmer for 5 minutes)

Cream white sugar and shortening; add eggs and beat. Sift dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture. Add raisin liquid alternately with oatmeal. Add raisins and nuts. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Makes about 5 dozen.