Molasses Cookies
["1 c. sugar", "1/4 c. molasses", "3/4 c. shortening", "1 egg", "2 c. flour (more if needed)", "2 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1 tsp. cloves", "raisins"]
["Mix sugar, cinnamon, cloves, shortening, eggs and molasses; beat well.", "Add flour and baking soda (if baking soda is mixed with first cup of flour, it blends better).", "Add flour slowly. Let dough stand in refrigerator for 1/2 hour.", "Spoon dough onto cookie sheet.", "Grease the bottom of a glass, dip in sugar, press cookie and add raisin on top.", "Bake for 15 minutes at 300\u00b0.", "Check often."]
["sugar", "molasses", "shortening", "egg", "flour", "baking soda", "cinnamon", "cloves", "raisins"]