3 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. melted shortening
1/2 c. light molasses
1/2 c. milk
1 beaten egg
1 c. raisins
Nuts (opt.)

Mix all ingredients together in a big bowl. Drop by spoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake in moderate oven for 12 minutes.