Spicy Molasses Cookies

• 1 cup shortening
• 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup light or dark molasses
• 3 large eggs
• 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 cup chopped walnuts, optional
• 1 cup raisins, optional

1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add molasses. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine dry ingredients and spices; add to batter and mix lightly. Stir in nuts and raisins if desired; mix well.
2. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased
3. . Bake at 350u0b0 for 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks.

shortening, brown sugar, light, eggs, flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, salt, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, ground allspice, walnuts, raisins

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/spicy-molasses-cookies/ (may not work)