Papaya Cookies

1 cup ripe papaya puree
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon soda
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg, beaten
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon each nutmeg, cloves, salt
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup raisins (soak for 30 min. in 1/2 cup brandy or rum, then drain)
Cream shortening and sugar, add puree and soda. Mix until creamy.
Add egg, flour, spice. Mix in nuts, and raisins. Refrigerate for 1 hour to
prevent cookies from spreading on cookie sheet. Drop by spoonfuls on
ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 15 minutes at 350ºF.