2 eggs, separated
1 c. packed brown sugar
1 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 c. seeded raisins
1 c. nuts

Beat eggs. Add sugar and mix well. Sift dry ingredients together and add to eggs. Stir in raisins and nuts. (Add more flour if needed -- dough should be stiff.) Drop by teaspoons on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 7 minutes.