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Moist Oatmeal Cookies




List of Ingredients



• 2 c. raisins
  
• 2/3 c. shortening
  
• 1 c. sugar
  
• 2 eggs
  
• 2 tsp. cinnamon
  
• 1 tsp. allspice
  
• 1/3 tsp. salt
  
• 2 c. flour
  
• 1 tsp. baking soda
  
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  
• 1 c. oats
  
• 1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)
  
• 1/3 c. raisin liquid
  
• 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  






Instructions



1. Place raisins in small saucepan. Barely cover with water; bring to a boil and boil 2 minutes. Drain raisins and allow to cool, reserving liquid. Add water to make 1/3 c. if necessary.
   
   
2. Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and mix well. Combine dry ingredients and add alternately with raisin liquid, oats and raisins. Add nuts and vanilla. Mix well.
   
   
3. Drop by teaspoonsful on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350^ for 10-12 minutes.