3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. molasses
2 1/4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 1/2 c. raisins

Beat shortening, sugar, and egg together then add molasses. Blend all. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves; add to the above. Mix in raisins. Chill dough for 2 hours; shape dough into small balls and shake in sugar. Bake in lightly greased sheet for 8-10 minutes at 375 degrees.