Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Molasses Raisin Cookies

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
2 eggs
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts


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 inch apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

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