1 c. Crisco
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. hot coffee
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. raisins
1/2 tsp. salt
Walnuts (optional)

Mix together Crisco, sugar and eggs; add the rest of the ingredients. Roll on floured board. Cut out any shape. Bake 8-10 minutes.

FROSTING:

1/3 stick butter, soft
8 oz. powdered sugar
Dash of salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/8 c. milk

Mix together milk, vanilla and soft butter; add the powdered sugar and salt. Frost cookies when cool.