Raisin Molasses Sugar Cookies

• 3/4 c. shortening
• 1 c. sugar
• 1/4 c. light molasses
• 1 egg
• 1 3/4 c. flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. cloves
• 1/2 tsp. ginger
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 c. seedless raisins
• 1/2 c. chopped walnuts
• granulated sugar

1. In a large bowl cream together shortening and 1 cup of sugar. Add molasses and egg.
2. Beat until well blended.
3. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and salt.
4. Stir into molasses mixture and mix well.
5. Fold in raisins and nuts.
6. Form into 1-inch balls and roll in granulated sugar.
7. Place on a greased cookie sheet, about 2-inches apart.
8. Slightly flatten with bottom of a glass if desired.
9. Bake at 375u0b0 for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
10. Let stand 1 minute.
11. Remove cookies to wire rack.
12. Cool.
13. Makes 5 dozen cookies.

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

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=166703 (may not work)