Boiled Raisin Cookies

I don't usually like raisins, but I made these at work and they were really good. I think they would be good with our without the Raisins, but the ones I made had them.

2 c raisins
1 c water
2 c brown sugar
1/2 c shortening
2 eggs
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 c raisin liquid (from the boiling water
3 c flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
1 c nuts
2 c raisins (the boiled raisins from above).

Boil raisins in water. Cream sugar and shortening. Add the rest of the ingredients. Drop onto cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
(Kenzie's Post)

Brother Grahams Oatmeal Cookies

These cookies are from my cousin Katie. They are my new favorite oatmeal cookie. They are so yummy and I love that you make them a little bigger.

Beat together:
¾ C. shortening
1 C. brown sugar
½ C. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Add:
1 egg
¼ C. water
1 1/2 Cup flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
3 C. oatmeal
Chocolate chips

Use ice cream scoop to put cookies on tray.Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes.

From: Katie Boardman