Instructions

1 Pour the boiling water over the quick oats and let stand for 20 minutes.

2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 13×15 inch baking pan .

3 Cream the shortening with the sugar until light. Beat in the eggs. Then add the oats and vanilla, mixing well.

4 Combine the baking soda, salt , cinnamon and flour. Mix until combined. Add the raisins to the flour mixture and coat well.

5 Add the raisin and flour mixture to the oatmeal mixture and stir to combine. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

6 Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes or until a tester inserted near the center comes out clean. Dust with confectioners’ sugar or serve with whipped topping, if desired.