2 sticks butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 c. flour
3 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
2 lbs. pecans
1 lb. raisins
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice

Cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time. Mix flour, soda and spices together and add to the sugar and butter. Add the pecans and raisins. Form small balls about the size of walnuts. Bake on a greased cookie sheet at 340 to 350 degrees for about 15 minutes. Makes about 10 dozen. Keep in tightly closed container.