Molasses Cookies

September 15, 2009 | By Admin In Cookies |

1/2 cup molasses

1/3 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup butter or shortening

1/3 cup milk

1/2 teaspoon soda

1/2 cup raisins

1 egg

2 cups flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon mixed ground spices – cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger

Put molasses, sugar, and melted shortening into a bowl, add milk and egg, lightly beaten. Sift and add all dry ingredients. Drop by spoonfuls on a greased cookie sheet, having cookies 2 or 3 inches apart. Put a raisin on top of each cookie. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.