3 1/2 c. sifted flour
4 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. each salt and cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. butter
2 c. light brown sugar
3 eggs
2 tbsp. milk
2 c. raisins

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Sift flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and cloves. Cream butter and sugar; beat in eggs and milk. Gradually stir in sifted ingredients, blending well; then add raisins. Drop onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake 15-18 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.