1 c. Crisco
2 c. granulated sugar
1 c. molasses
2 eggs
5 c. flour
2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. mace
1 tsp. ground cloves
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. sour milk
1 1/2 c. seedless raisins

Cream together shortening, sugar and molasses until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Sift together dry ingredients. Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Beat well. Stir in raisins. Drop from teaspoons onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Makes 7 dozen cookies.