Tom's Favourite Oatmeal Cookies

This is a favourtie cookie of ours that I've been making for about 30 years!

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 36 cookies

Ingredients

• 1  cup raisins
• 1  cup water
• 3⁄4 cup shortening
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 2  eggs
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 2 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon clove
• 2  cups rolled oats

Directions

1. Simmer raisins and water until raisins are plump.
2. Drain, reserve enough liquid to measure 1/2 cup.
3. Mix thoroughly the shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla.
4. Add cooled liquid.
5. Blend in dry ingredients, mixing well.
6. Drop by teaspoon onto cookie sheet.
7. Bake at 350° for 8- 10 minutes or until light brown.