1/2 stick butter
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. molasses
3 1/4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. ginger
3/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 c. raisins
1/4 c. chopped nuts

Mix shortening and sugar until creamed; add egg and molasses and mix well. Sift dry ingredients and mix in on medium speed. Add raisins and nuts. Refrigerate until firm.

On ungreased cookie sheet, place three rolls of cookie batter (about size of a hot dog in width) down length of pan. Flatten slightly. Bake 7-10 minutes only on top shelf of oven. Cool, sprinkle with sugar and cut on bias.