2 c. brown sugar, packed
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
1/2 c. coffee (cold)
3 1/2 c. flour, unsifted
2 1/2 c. raisins
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/4 c. nutmeats, chopped

Cream the sugar and shortening together; add eggs and beat well. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon; add alternately to the sugar shortening, with the cold coffee; mix well. Add the raisins and nutmeats and blend in. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour, then drop by teaspoonful onto cookie sheet. Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes until set. Be careful not to over bake.