1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. sour milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/3 c. cocoa
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. nuts

Mix shortening, sugar and egg thoroughly. Add vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; alternately add milk and dry ingredients to sugar mixture. Stir in raisins and nuts. Drop teaspoons of dough on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.