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

Mix all ingredients together. Spread on 11 x 7-inch greased and floured cookie sheet. Sprinkle sugar on top.

Bake 9 minutes at 375°F. Cool; cut into bars.