Instructions: Cream shortening and sugar, and add molasses. Sift flour with baking soda, spices, and salt. Add alternately with sour milk to form soft dough. Chill in refrigerator overnight or several hours. Roll out about 1/2 inch thick, cut and put raisin in center of each cookie. Bake in 350 degree oven, 5-8 minutes. Put icing on, made with powdered sugar, milk, shortening, and vanilla.

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