Raisin Molasses Gems

Raisin Molasses Gems photo
Makes 3 dozen
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ingredients

  • 3/4 CUP shortening
  • 1 CUP sugar
  • 1/4 CUP molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 2 CUPS all purpose flour
  • 2 TEASPOONS baking soda
  • 1 TEASPOON cinnamon
  • 1/2 TEASPOON cloves
  • 1/2 TEASPOON ginger
  • 1/4 TEASPOON salt
  • 1 CUP raisins
  • sugar

directions

Beat shortening and 1cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add molasses and egg; beat well. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt. Add to molasses mixture; and mix well. Stir in raisins. Cover; refrigerate until chilled. Shape into 1-in balls; roll in sugar. Place 2-inches apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake in upper third on preheated 350° oven for 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool 1 minute; transfer to wire racks.

notes

Recipe courtesy of Jane Ayre from Adelaide Goodson.

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