Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Grease baking sheet with shortening. Place sheets of foil on countertop for cooling cookies.

2. Combine shortening, brown sugar, egg, milk, molasses and vanilla in large bowl. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended.

3. Combine oats, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and ground cloves. Mix into creamed mixture at low speed just until blended. Stir in pecans and raisins.

4. Form dough into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls. Place 2 inches

(5 cm) apart on prepared baking sheet.

5. Bake one sheet at a time at 375F (190C) for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly browned. DO NOT OVER BAKE. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet. Remove cookies to foil to cool completely.

6. Place chocolate chips in small resealable plastic bag.

Microwave 30 seconds at 100% (HIGH) power. Knead bag.

Repeat if necessary. Cut corner off bag. Drizzle melted chocolate over cookies.

Makes: About 2-1/2 dozen cookies

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