2 c. brown sugar
4 c. flour
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. nuts
1 c. raisins
1 c. cold strong coffee

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients with spice, soda and baking powder. Add to sugar, shortening mixture, alternating with cold coffee. When well blended; add nuts and raisins. Drop by spoonful on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees about 15 minutes.