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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

In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Beat in

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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 in. apart onto greased baking sheets.
Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
Remove to wire racks to cool.

Yield: about 3-1/2 dozen.