Molasses Raisin Cookies
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 1 cup packed borwn sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 cups raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Beat in molasses. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, salt and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in raisins and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 F. for 8 – 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Makes about 3 1/2 doz.
