1/2 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. instant coffee powder
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
3/4 c. raisins
1/2 c. broken walnuts

Thoroughly cream shortening and sugar. Add egg, beat well. Stir in 2 tablespoons water. Sift together dry ingredients. Add to creamed mixture. Stir in raisins and nuts. Drop from teaspoons 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.