Sour Cream Cookies

3/4 cup melted shortening
2 cups brown sugar
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup chopped nuts
2 eggs beaten
1 pint sour cream
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup chopped raisins Combine sugar, salt, and spices. Add sour cream, eggs, and shortening. Beat well, add dry ingredients. Add nuts and raisins last. Bake at 400 degrees for about 10 minutes.