COFFEE COOKIES

Ingredients:

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tsp soda dissolved in 1 cup cold coffee
• 4 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp nutmeg or cloves (or ½ tsp each)
• 1 cup raisins
• ½ cup chopped nuts

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix until well combined.
3. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a cookie sheet.
4. Bake for 10 minutes.