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. -----