Scotch Molasses Cookies

• Ready In: 32 mins
• Yields: 3 Dozen

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup  sifted flour
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  teaspoons baking soda
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon clove
• 2 1⁄2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1  cup raisins
• 2⁄3 cup  melted shortening
• 1  egg, beaten
• 3⁄4 cup molasses
• 1  tablespoon milk

Directions

1. Sift together dry ingredients.
2. Combine oats and rasins,sift flour mixture over top.
3. Combine remaning ingredients in bowl.
4. Pour over dry ingredients,mix well.
5. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2-3 inches apart onto greased baking sheet.
6. Bake at 350 for 8-12 minutes.