Monkey Drop Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 c sugar
• 1 c shortening
• 1 c molasses
• 1 c hot water
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground cloves
• 1 c raisins
• 5 c flour

Directions

1. Cream sugar and shortening
2. Add molasses and hot water
3. Add remaining ingredients and mix well
4. Drop by teaspoons and bake at 375 for approximately 8 minutes