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Molasses Raisin Cookies
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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 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.
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