Grandma's Oatmeal Raisin Cookies | Food Stuff

Ingredients

• 1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
• 3/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
• 3 eggs
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 2 cups raisins, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups chopped walnuts
• 2 cups boiling water