2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2/3 c. sour milk
1 1/2 c. rolled oats
1 c. raisins or chopped dates
1 c. chopped nuts

Sift flour, salt, soda, baking powder, and spices together. Cream shortening with brown sugar until fluffy. Add beaten egg and mix well. Add sifted ingredients alternately with sour milk in small amounts. Add rolled oats, raisins, and nuts. Drop from teaspoon unto greased baking sheet and bake in moderate oven (350 degrees) until browned. Makes about 48.