Dixie Gems

2 cups brown sugar
1 cup shortening
4 eggs
4 cups flour
2 tsp. soda
2 cups raisins
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 cups milk

Cream sugar and shortening together. Beat in eggs. Sift together flour, soda, salt, cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon. Add alternately with milk beating well after each addition. Stir in raisins. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake 375°F for 25 minutes. Batter may be kept in refrigerator 2 or 3 days.

Submitted by: Mrs. Mary Webb