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

Mix shortening, sugar. Add rest of ingredients. Drop on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees until brown, about 12 minutes. Place in container with 2 slices of bread. Keeps cookies soft.