Oatmeal Raisin Cookies III

Ingredients

• 1 cup raisins
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 2/3 cup butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

Boil raisins for 2 to 3 minutes, reserving raisin water.

Cream margarine and sugar. Add eggs, oatmeal and 9 tablespoons raisin water. Add flour, baking soda, spices and salt. Stir in raisins.

Drop by a rounded teaspoonful onto cookie sheet. Bake 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10-12 minutes.