Ingredients

  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2/3 c. Crisco
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 1/2 c. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 c. hot water
  • 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 1 c. raisins
  • 1 c. chopped black walnuts
  • 2 c. dry oatmeal

Method

  • Boil raisins in water to cover for 5 minutes.
  • Save water.
  • Let raisins cool.
  • Cream shortening and sugar.
  • Add eggs, vanilla, nuts and raisins.
  • Dissolve soda in 1/2 cup raisin water.
  • Add along with the dry ingredients.
  • Drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes in 350° oven.