Boil 5 minutes and set aside:
2 cups raisins
1 cup water
2 cups sugar
2 cups shortening

When cool, add 3 eggs and 1 cup buttermilk

Combine and stir in:
4 cups flour
4 cups oatmeal
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons nutmeg
2 teaspoons soda
1 teaspoon salt

Fold in one cup walnuts.

Drop by spoonfuls about the size of a large walnut on greased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 350.