3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. butter
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. raisins
1 c. nuts
1 tsp. baking soda in 2 tbsp. hot water

Mix all ingredients. Add soda and water last. Drop on greased cookie sheet. Bake in moderate oven.

COOKIE FROSTING:

3 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. hot coffee
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. powdered sugar

Good on any spice cookie.