Nanny's Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Ingredients

1 cup Raisins
1 cup Sugar
1 cup Shortening
2 Eggs Beaten
1 cup Oatmeal
2 cup Flour
1 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Baking Powder
1/2 tsp Cinnamon and Cloves
1 cup Nuts, (if desired)

Directions

Cook raisins til tender.
Blend sugar an shortening.
Add beaten eggs and oatmeal.
Soft together and add flour, soda, bkp, and Cinnamon.
Add cooked raisins and 5 T of their juice.
(Nuts) Chill batter and then drop from teaspoon on lightly greased cookie sheet.
Cook at 375F for 15 minutes to make 3 and a half dozen.
Enjoy!