2 eggs
1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. hot water
2 c. flour
2 c. oatmeal (regular)
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts

Cook raisins in the 1/2 cup hot water until 6 to 8 tablespoons of juice remains. Add soda to raisin mixture. Set aside. Cream shortening, add sugar and mix well. Add eggs and raisin mixture. Mix. Add rest of ingredients and stir until well blended. Drop on greased cookie sheet. Bake in 350 degree oven for 12 minutes. Yummy! Yield 5-6 dozen.