1 c. raisins
2 c. sifted flour
1 c. water
1 t. soda
1 c. br. sugar
1/2 t. salt
2 eggs
1 t. cinnamon
1 t. vanilla
2 c. rolled oats
1 c. shortening
5 T. liquid from raisins
Simmer raisins in water until plump. Cool. Cream sugar, shortening together. Until light and fluffy. Sift flour, soda, salt and cinn. together. Stir in the oatmeal and add to sugar mixture with raisins and enough of the liquid to make a drop dough about 5 T.
Drop by t. on greased cookie sheet and bake from 12-15 min. at 350.