1 c  Raisins

    1/2 c  Shortening, soft

      1 c  Sugar

      2    Eggs

    1/2 ts Soda

  1 1/2 c  Sifted all-purpose flour

      1 ts Salt

      1 ts Cinnamon

    1/2 ts Allspice

      2 c  Quaker Oats, uncooked

           --(quick or old-fashioned)
  Pour enough boiling water over raisins to cover them.  Cover and let
  stand 10 minutes.  Beat shortening and sugar together until creamy.
  Add eggs; beat until fluffy.
  Drain raisins, reserving 1/2 cup liquid.  Dissolve soda in this
  liquid. Sift together flour, salt and spices.  Add to creamed mixture
  alternately with raisin liquid; blend well.  Stir in raisins and oats.
  Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cooky sheets.  Bake in preheated
  moderate oven (350 F.) 12 to 15 minutes.
  Source: Our Favorites for family and friends
  Reprinted with permission from The Quaker Oats Company
  Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias