Old fashioned oatmeal cookies

Ingredients

• 1 c. raisins
• 1 c. water
• 3/4 c. shortening
• 1 1/2 c. sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 1/2 c. flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 2 c. regular, uncooked oats
• 1/2 c. chopped nuts

Directions

Simmer raisins and water over med. heat till raisins are plump, about 15 min. drain, reserve liquid and add enough water to measure 1/2 c. Mix shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla; stir in reserved liquid. Blend in the remaining ingredients. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake at 400 for 8-10 min or till light brown.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: My "Happy Cooking" cookbook
Submitted By: Ruth A. Burbage
burbage@pell.net
Old fashioned oatmeal cookies