1 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg, well beaten
1 c. molasses
1 c. sour milk
3 c. flour
1/2 tbsp. baking soda
3 tbsp. baking powder
1 tbsp. ginger
1 tbsp. salt
1 c. raisins

Cream together the shortening and sugar. Add eggs and molasses and mix thoroughly. Sift dry ingredients together and add to cream mixture. Stir in sour milk and raisins. Drop by teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Yield: 7 1/2 dozen.