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

Cream shortening; add sugar slowly. Add egg, raisins, molasses, and soda in sour milk. Sift dry ingredients together and add to mixture. Drop on greased cookie sheet and bake 7-10 minutes at 350 degrees.