Cream: 3 c. brown sugar 2 eggs

Sift: 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. soda 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. nutmeg 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. cloves

Add 1/2 flour mixture to creamed mixture and blend thoroughly.

Add: 1 c. raisins 1 c. walnuts 1/2 c. milk

(Or cook raisins with water and drain, using water and enough milk to make 1/3 cup liquid.) Add rest of flour mixture. Drop onto cookie sheet and bake 10-12 minutes in 350 degree oven.

1 tbsp. butter
2 c. powdered sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. milk

Frost while warm.