1 cup (2 sticks) butter
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
2 cups raisins

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and beat well. Add vanilla, sifted dry ingredients, nuts and raisins. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a baking sheet.

Bake at 350°F for about 15 to 20 minutes.

Makes 6 dozen (2-inch wide) cookies.