1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. sour milk
1 c. molasses
1 c. raisins
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cloves
2 tsp. cinnamon
4 c. flour

Mix together. Drop by teaspoonfuls on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees 12 minutes. Yield 6 dozen cookies.