Oatmeal Cookies

This is a recipe that belonged to my Grandmother.

2 C oatmeal
2 C seedless raisins
2 C flour
1/4 t slat
1 t soda
1 t cinnamon
1/2 t nutmeg
1 C sugar
2/3 C butter
1 egg
2 T molasses
2 T raisin water

Cook raisins in 1 C water for 5 minutes and drain reserving 2 T liquid.

Cream the butter, sugar, egg, molasses and raisin water.

Sift together the four, salt, soda and spices. Add gradually to liquid beating well.

Last stir in the oatmeal and the raisins. Roll into balls the size of walnuts and place on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake @ 350'F for 10 minutes.