Oatmeal Raisin Drop Cookies

1 Cup Raisins
1 Cup Water
3/4 Cup Shortening
1 1/2 Cup Granulated Splenda
2 Large Eggs, Beaten
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
2 1/2 Cup Flour
1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 Teaspoon Cloves
2 Cup Quick Oats

Simmer the raisins in a sauce pot in the water until raisins have about doubled in size.

Drain water into a measuring cup, & add in water to make 3/4 cup of liquid. Set Raisins & Raisin water aside.

Cream the shortening and sugar into each other, then add the eggs, vanilla, raisins, raisin water, flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, oats, and raisins.

Mix all the ingredients together, then use a small scoop to ball the dough into 2 inch rounds.

Place balls of dough onto a greased baking sheet & bake at 350 degrees F for 10 min or lightly browned.