Mom's Oatmeal Cookies

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup boiling water
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 cup coconut
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 cups raisins
• 3 cups oatmeal
• 1/2 cup salted peanuts
• 1 tsp. soda

Directions:

NOTE: This recipe does not use eggs. Add raisins to boiling water. When water and raisins have cooled down, add 1 tsp. soda to the water and raisins. Mix together shortening and sugar, add raisins and water. Add flour, oatmeal, peanuts, and coconut. Bake for 12-15 minutes at 350 degrees.

By Robin