• 1/3 c. shortening
• 2/3 c. sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 c. milk
• 1-3/4 c. flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. cloves
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/2 c. raisins

Cream the shortening and add the sugar, egg, and milk. Sift the flour, baking powder, and spices together. Sift these dry ingredients into the mixture and add the raisins. Drop by spoonfuls on a greased and floured cake sheet and bake in a hot oven until light brown.

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