old-fashioned-oatmeal-cookies.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Simmer raisins and water over medium heat until raisins are plump, about 15 minutes.  Drain raisins, reserving the liquid.  Add enough water to reserved liquid to measure 1/2 cup.",
        "Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.",
        "Mix the shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla thoroughly.  Stir in reserved liquid.",
        "Blend in the remaining ingredients.",
        "Drop by rounded teaspoons about 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.  Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "1 cup raisins",
        "1 cup water",
        "3/4 cup shortening",
        "1 1/2 cups white sugar",
        "2 eggs",
        "1 teaspoon vanilla extract",
        "2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour",
        "1 teaspoon baking soda",
        "1 teaspoon salt",
        "1 teaspoon ground cinnamon",
        "1/2 teaspoon baking powder",
        "1/2 teaspoon ground cloves",
        "2 cups rolled oats",
        "1/2 cup chopped walnuts"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "allrecipes.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies",
    "url": "http://allrecipes.com/recipe/9593/old-fashioned-oatmeal-cookies/"
}