Molasses Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. molasses
1 egg
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. water (lukewarm)
1/2 c. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. raisins, coconut or currants

Preparation

Cream sugar and shortening.
Add molasses, egg, cloves, cinnamon and flour.
Dissolve soda in water; add to bowl.
Add raisins; mix well.
Spread on cookie sheet; sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes at 350\u00b0.