1 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 c. buttermilk
2 c. oatmeal
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. raisins
1 c. nuts
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs. Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk. Add raisins and nuts, drop by teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheets and bake at 375 degrees.