Raisin Molasses Cookies

Total Time: 27 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup raisins
• sugar

Recipe

• 1 cream shortening and sugar in a large bowl on medium speed of electric mixer until light and fluffy.
• 2 add molasses and egg and mix well.
• 3 combine flour, baking soda, spices, and salt and add to creamed mixture.
• 4 mix well, and then stir in raisins.
• 5 cover and chill for 1 hour for easy shaping.
• 6 preheat oven at 350 degrees f.
• 7 shape dough into 1" balls then roll in sugar to coat well.
• 8 place on a greased cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until set.