2 c. brown sugar
2 c. hot water
2 tbsp. shortening
3/4 tsp. salt
1 pkg. seedless raisins
3/4 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda

Boil together sugar, water, shortening, salt, raisins and spices for five minutes. When cold, add flour and the soda dissolved in 1 tsp. of hot water. Stir just enough to mix well.