1 c. raisins
2 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. water
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. walnuts
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Cook raisins in water for 5 to 7 minutes. Reserve liquid. Mix flour, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, salt and walnuts. Mix raisins in dry mixture. Add enough hot water to reserved raisin juice to measure 1 cup. Melt shortening in raisin juice. Add soda and stir until dissolved. Add shortening mixture to flour mixture and stir until smooth. Spread on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees until light brown, about 15 to 20 minutes. Cool and frost with light icing of powdered sugar mixed with milk and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.