Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies

1 Cup water

3/4 Cup shortening

1 1/2 Cups sugar

2 Large eggs

1 Tsp vanilla

2 1/2 Cups flour

1/2 Tsp baking powder

1 Tsp baking soda

1 Tsp salt

1 Tsp cinnamon

1/2 Ground cloves

2 Cups oats

1/2 Cup diced walnuts

Simmer raisins and water in a sauce pan over low heat until raisins are plump about 20 to 30 minutes

Drain liquid from the raisins into measuring cup and add enough water to make 1/2 cup

Mix shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla, stir in the raisin liquid

Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices. Mix in the oats, nuts and raisins

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet

Bake at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes