1 scant c. butter
1 c. lard or butter
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
2 c. cooked raisins
10 tbsp. raisin juice
2 tsp. baking soda
4 c. oatmeal
1 1/2 c. nut meats
1 tsp. vanilla

Add enough flour to make a stiff batter. Mix with hands. Drop on cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees.