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

Mix together first 4 ingredients. Add in remaining ingredients. On a greased cookie sheet shape dough into 2 rolls like sausages (1 1/2- inch in diameter). Press down lightly; sprinkle with sugar.

Bake at 375 degrees 9-12 minutes. Cracks in cookies will remain yellow. Cool and cut into bars.