GAY DELIGHT

2 c. raisins
2/3 c. water
1 c. sugar
½ c. shortening
2 eggs
2 ½ - 3 c. flour
1 c. rolled oats

1 t. nutmeg
1/3 t. salt
1 t. soda
1 t. cinnamon
1/3 t. cloves
½ t. baking powder

Boil raisins 2 min. in the water. Save 1/3 c. juice or a little more. Cream sugar & shortening. Add eggs & beat well. Add dry ingredients. Add raisins & liquid. Add 1 c. nuts & 1 t. vanilla. Drop on greased pan. Bake at 375 for 10-15 min.

M. Helen Jones (Shirley Meldrum)

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