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

Cream together sugar, shortening, and egg and molasses. Add the soda to orange juice and combine with sifted dry ingredients and raisins. Form into long strips on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes. Cut into pieces. 2 dozen.