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

1. 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.
2. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment lined baking sheets (or greased). Bake at 375 F. for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: about 3-1/2 dozen.
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shortening, brown sugar, molasses, eggs, flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, salt, ground cloves, raisins, walnuts

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/molasses-raisin-cookies-50101423 (may not work)