Molasses-Raisin Cookies

1/2
cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup molasses
2 1/2 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1 cup raisins
Blend
shortening and sugar. Add eggs and molasses, mixing thoroughly.
Stir in combined dry ingredients, then raisins. Drop from
spoon 2 1/2 inches apart onto greased cookie sheet. Bake
at 375 degrees about 10 minutes or until brown.
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