2	C	Brown sugar, packed
3/4	C	Shortening
2		Eggs
2 1/2	C	Flour
3	Tsp.	Cinnamon
1	C	Walnuts, chopped
1	C	Raisins (optional)
1	Tsp.	Nutmeg
1	Tsp.	Allspice
1 1/2	Tsp.	Salt
1	C	Sour milk **
1	Tsp.	Baking soda

Cream shortening and sugar, beat in eggs. Add dry spices to flour then milkthat has been mixed with the baking soda. Fold in raisins and walnuts. Drop by a well rounded teaspoon and bake at 350 degrees about 12 to 15 minutes ona well greased cookie sheet.

** To sour milk, add 1 Tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice.