1 c. sugar
1 c. molasses
1 c. shortening
1 c. sour milk
1 egg
3 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
2 tsp. cinnamon
4 c. flour
1 c. raisins (extra)

Mix; refrigerate until chilled (about 2 hours); drop by teaspoon on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Cool; sprinkle with powdered sugar.