Ingredients
Instructions
- Simmer raisins and water in saucepan over low heat until plump for 20 minutes.
- Drain raisin liquid into measuring cup.
- Add water to make 1/2 cup.
- Heat oven to 400 degrees.
- Cream shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla.
- Stir in raisin liquid.
- Measure flour and combine with, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices.
- Stir into creamed mixture.
- Add oats, nuts and raisins.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2" apart onto ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes.