1 ½cupsgranulated sugaror firmly packed brown sugar
2whole large eggs
1cupraisinschopped
1tspcloves
1/2tspmace
1/4tspsalt
1tspbaking soda
3tbspbuttermilk
2 ½cupsall-purpose flour
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Cream butter and sugar, add eggs, raisins, spices, and salt. Dissolve baking soda in the buttermilk and add alternately with the flour.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto well-greased cookie sheets. Bake 10 to 15 minutes.