1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening, not butter
1 c. molasses (Brer Rabbit)
1 egg
1 tsp. cloves
2 tsp. finger
5 1/2 c. flour, approximately
1/2 c. boiling water
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt

Mix all ingredients with enough flour to make dough stiff enough to roll out. Cut into desired shape, press 3-4 raisins on each cookie, sprinkle with granulated sugar. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes. Makes 4-5 dozen.