2 cups flour, sifted
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2/3 cup sour milk (add lemon juice to regular milk)
1 1/3 cups rolled oats
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped nuts

Sift first five ingredients. Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs; beat until smooth. Add dry ingredients in small amounts alternatively with milk. Stir in last three ingredients. Drop by teaspoonful onto greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350°F until golden.