1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. molasses
1/2 c. sour milk
1 tsp. baking soda
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg, well beaten
1/2 c. raisins

Cream shortening and sugar; add molasses (sour the milk by putting the soda in it). Sift dry ingredients and add to first mixture. Add egg, raisins and nuts. Drop by teaspoon onto greased pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 7 to 10 minutes. Frost when cool.