Patchwork-Oatmeal Cookies (Grandma Betty)

Patchwork-Oatmeal Cookies

2 cups raisins
2 cups water
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
2 cups rolled oats
3 eggs
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
3 cups flour

Boil water and raisins together for 5 minutes and cool. Cream shortening and add sugar. Add beaten eggs, nuts and dry ingredients which have been sifted together, then oats.

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