Molasses And Raisin Spice Cookies Recipe

• 1 1/2 c. raisins
• 3/4 c. shortening
• 1 c. plus 3 tbsp. sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 c. molasses
• 2 1/4 c. sifted flour
• 2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon grnd ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon grnd cloves

1. In a large bowl, beat shortening till creamy.
2. Gradually beat in 1 c. sugar.
3. Beat till light and fluffy.
4. Add in egg.
5. Beat till blended.
6. Blend in molasses.
7. Sift flour with soda, salt and spices.
8. Gradually beat in flour mix.
9. Fold in raisins.
10. Turn dough onto a sheet of plastic wrap.
11. Chill 1 to 2 hrs or possibly overnight.
12. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
13. Grease cookie sheets.
14. Shape dough into 1 1/4 inch balls.
15. Roll in remaining sugar.
16. Place on cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
17. Bake for 10 to 12 min.

raisins, shortening, sugar, egg, molasses, flour, baking soda, salt, grnd ginger, cinnamon, cloves

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/molasses-and-raisin-spice-cookies-10502 (may not work)