2 sticks butter
3 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
4 c. pecans
1 1/4 c. raisins
2 c. sugar
3 c. flour
1/4 c. hot water
2 c. walnuts
1 tsp. cinnamon, cloves and allspice

Cream butter and sugar together; add eggs one at a time beating after each addition. Dissolve soda in 1/4 cup hot water. Sift flour and spices together. Mix fruit and nuts with one cup flour. Add to cream mixture, add soda to dough. This is very stiff. Drop on greased cookie sheet by teaspoon. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until light brown. This is a good cookie for the holidays.