Cream butter. Add sugar and egg. Mix thoroughly. Add milk, bran, and raisins. Sift flour, measure, and sift with spices, salt, and baking powder. Add to first mixture. Mix thoroughly. Chill. Turn onto lightly floured board. Roll in sheet 1/4 inch thick. Cut with floured cutter. Place on well-oiled baking sheet. Bake in hot oven (425 F) about 10 minutes. 30 servings. ----