1 c. sugar
1 c. molasses
1 c. milk
2/3 c. butter
1 c. chopped raisins
Dash of ginger
2 eggs
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
4 1/2 c. flour

Cream sugar, egg and butter; stir in molasses. Sift flour, all spices and baking soda together. Add to other ingredients. Stir in raisins. Roll into walnut sized balls. Place on cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.