2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour | 1 egg |
1/2 teaspoon salt | 1/2 cup light molasses |
1 teaspooon baking powder | 1 tablespoon vinegar |
1/4 teaspoon baking soda | 1/2 cup seedless raisins (optional) |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon | |
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves | Glaze: |
1 teaspoon ground ginger | 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar |
1/2 cup shortening | 2 to 3 tablespoons milk |
1/2 cup light-brown sugar, firmly packed |