1 1/2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. molasses
2 eggs
4 tbsp. baking soda
4 c. flour
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
2 c. raisins

Melt shortening in a saucepan on low heat. Remove from heat and let cool. Add sugar, molasses and egg; heat well. Stir together flour, soda, cloves, ginger, cinnamon and salt. Add to first mixture. Add raisins. Chill. Form 1 inch balls. Roll in sugar and place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 7-10 minutes.