INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup soft shortening
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1/2 cup light brown sugar
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1 egg
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3/4 cup molasses
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1 cup boiling water
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2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ginger
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, optional
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1/2 cup cut-up raisins