Boiled Raisin Cookies (Jana Fuller's Recipe)

Boil:    2 cups raisins

                2 cups water

Simmer for 20 minutes.  Cool.

Blend:  2 cups sugar

                1 ½ cups shortening

                3 eggs

Add and fold:  cooled raisin mixture (water included)

Add and Mix Thoroughly:   

4 cups flour

                2 t soda

                1 t salt

                2 t cinnamon

                1 t cloves

                1 t nutmeg

Add:    4 cups quick oats

Drop by teaspoons onto cookie sheet.   Bake at 350 for 13 to 14 minutes.  Do not over bake.