Homegirls Special Oatmeal Cookies

I've had this recipe since I was a little girl and have adjusted it to fit me. I've never come across a recipe like it.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 24-36 cookies

Ingredients

• 1  cup shortening (I use margarine)
• 2  cups brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  eggs
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 cup boiling water
• 2  cups flour
• 2  cups quick oats
• 1 -2  cup  chocolate-covered raisins

Directions

1. Mix shortening and sugar.
2. Mix eggs, salt, vanilla, and beat until fluffy.
3. Dissolve soda in boiling water, then mix into egg mixture (this might have a curdled look and thats normal).
4. Add flour and oats.
5. Mix in raisins.
6. Drop onto greased cookie sheet.
7. Bake at 350° 10 minutes, do not over bake.