1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
3 well beaten eggs
2 c. sifted flour
1 scant tsp. nutmeg
1 scant tsp. cloves
1 heaping tsp. cinnamon
3 tsp. baking powder
Pinch of salt
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. raisins
2 c. uncooked oatmeal
1/2 tsp. baking soda dissolved in 1 tbsp. hot water

Cream shortening and sugar. Add beaten eggs. Sift dry ingredients together and add to creamed mixture. Add remaining ingredients and stir well. Drop by teaspoons on greased baking sheet and bake until edges brown in a moderate oven (350 degrees). Makes about 7 or 8 dozen cookies.