Molasses Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Mix sugar, cinnamon, cloves, shortening, eggs and molasses; beat well.
2. 2
   Add flour and baking soda (if baking soda is mixed with first cup of flour, it blends better).
3. 3
   Add flour slowly. Let dough stand in refrigerator for 1/2 hour.
4. 4
   Spoon dough onto cookie sheet.
5. 5
   Grease the bottom of a glass, dip in sugar, press cookie and add raisin on top.
6. 6
   Bake for 15 minutes at 300°.
7. 7
   Check often.