Name: Molasses Raisin Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 dozen, 36 serving(s)
Ingredients: 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 cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

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ingredients

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 cinnamon
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground cloves
¹⁄₂ cup 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 sheet.
Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

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review by Helen S.

3/27/2011

I doubled this recipe and they turned out great. I did roll them in sugar and flattened them with a sugared glass bottom. My husband sure liked them.

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creation by Theresa Thunderbird

11/22/2002