1 c Shortening
1 1/2 c Sugar
3 Eggs
1 c Milk
1 ts Vanilla
5 c Flour
1 ts Cinnamon
1 ts Ground cloves
1 ts Nutmeg
3/4 c Cocoa
1 c Nutmeats; chopped
1 c Chocolate bits or chips
3/4 c Raisins
Cream shortening, sugar. Add eggs, milk, vanilla, then remaining dry ingredients. Add nuts, chocolate bits and raisins. Form small balls. Bake on greased cookie sheet at 375~F for 10 to 12 minutes. Makes about 10 dozen, more or less, depending on the size. —–