1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. molasses
1/2 c. sour milk
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 1/2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 egg, beaten
1 c. raisins

Sift flour, salt and spices. Cream shortening. Add sugar and molasses. Dissolve soda in sour milk. Add milk, then flour. Add egg and raisins. Drop by spoonfuls on greased cookie sheet. Bake in hot oven, 450 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.