1 cup shortening (Crisco)
1 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
3 eggs
4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 cup sour milk
1 cup raisins

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add molasses. Mix well. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift flour with dry ingredients and add to shortening mixture with milk. Add raisins.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a baking sheet.

Bake at 400°F for 10 to 12 minutes.

Makes 8 dozen cookies.