Raisin Molasses Sugar Cookies |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A favorite holiday cookie at our house. Ingredients:
3/4 cup shortening |
1 cup sugar |
1/4 cup molasses |
1 large egg |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves |
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup raisins |
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped |
1/4 cup sugar |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. In large bowl, cream together shortening and 1 cup sugar.
3. Add molasses, egg, and vanilla; beat until well blended.
4. In a seperate bowl combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and salt.
5. Stir flour mixture into molasses mixture; mix well.
6. Stir in raisins and walnuts.
7. Form into 1-inch balls and roll in additional 1/4 cup sugar.
8. Place 2-inches apart on cookie sheet.
9. Slightly flatten with the bottom of glass.
10. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
11. Let stand on cookie sheet for 1 minute.
12. Remove to wire rack and cool.
13. *If cookie dough is too soft to handle, cover and freeze for 10 before rolling into balls.
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