1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. strong cold coffee
1 c. chopped raisins
1/2 c. nuts

Cream together sugar and shortening. Add egg and vanilla. Mix well. Add dry ingredients alternately with coffee. Add raisins and nuts. Drop by teaspoon on cookie sheet, covered with wax paper.

Bake 15 minutes at 400°F.

Makes 48 to 50 cookies.