Drop Cookies

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1 1/2    Cup    Brown Sugar
1/2       Cup    Canola Oil
1/2       Cup    Butter
3                    Eggs (beaten lightly)
1          Tsp    Baking Soda
3          Cup   Flour (all purpose)
2          Tbsp  Hot water
1          Tsp    Cinnamon
1/2       Tsp    Cloves
1/2       Tsp    Allspice
1          Cup   Raisins
1          Cup   Nuts (walnuts / pecans)

Cream the oil, butter, and sugar, add the eggs, hot water, raisins, and nuts.  Sift the flour, soda, and spices together and add to the mixture and mix.  Drop on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 - 400 degrees for 10 - 12 minutes.