1 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2/3 c. milk
2 tsp. baking powder
3 tbsp. molasses
4 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. allspice, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. nuts

Cream shortening, sugar and eggs. Add soda dissolved in 2 teaspoons water. Sift dry ingredients in and add raisins and nuts and mix. Drop on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.