1/2 c. shortening
1 1/4 c. white sugar or 1/2 white and 1/2 brown
2 eggs
6 tbsp. molasses
1 3/4 c. flour, sifted
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. oats
1/2 c. nuts
1 c. raisins

Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and molasses. Add flour. Mix well. Add remainder of ingredients. Drop by teaspoonsful on cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake until light brown, 8 to 10 minutes at 400 degrees.