3 c. sifted self-rising flour or 3 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. light brown sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 c. seedless raisins
1 c. coarsely chopped walnuts

Sift flour or flour mixture with spices. In large bowl at medium speed, beat shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla until light and fluffy. At low speed, beat in flour mixture. Stir in raisins and walnuts. Refrigerate 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375°F. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking pan.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

Glaze:

3 c. sifted confectioners sugar
1/4 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Combine all glaze ingredients in a medium bowl and beat until smooth. Pour over cookies when baked and cooled slightly.