1 CUP raisins – boil in 2 CUP water for 2 min. Save juice.
½ CUP shortening 1 CUP sugar
1 egg 2 CUP flour
¼ CUP tea salt 1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. nutmeg
1- tsp. allspice ½ tsp. cloves

Cream sugar, shortening and add egg. Add 1-cup liquid alternately with dry ingredients. Stir in nuts and raisins. Bake at 375° for 12-15 min.