1 cup sugar
2/3 cup of shortening
2 egss
1 cup molasses
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cloves
2 teaspoons soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups flour
1 cup raisins
1 cup nuts

Drop by teaspoon, bake at 400 until no imprint remains when touched lightly.