Fruit Cookies

2 cups brown sugar
1 cup shortening
2 eggs
2 teaspoonfuls Royal baking powder
1/8 teaspoonful salt
1 cup sour milk
1/2 cup molasses
1 teaspoonful soda
a little nutmeg
1 cup raisins
10 cents' worth of nut meats

Drop from spoon on greased pan.