2 c. sugar
1 c. lard
2 eggs
1/2 c. New Orleans molasses
2 tsp. baking soda, dissolved in 1/2 c. hot water
4 1/2 to 5 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. raisins

Grease pan. Drop from teaspoon or mold into balls by hand. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

NOTE: Full recipe makes 6 dozen.