2 c. sugar (1 white and 1 brown)
1 c. shortening
2 eggs (beaten in one at a time)
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. baking soda dissolved in 1 c. of cold coffee
4 c. pastry flour (sift)
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. raisins and 1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Bake in moderate oven 15 or 20 minutes in 350 degree oven. Drop by tablespoons on a greased cookie sheet. Makes 4 1/2 to 5 dozen cookies.