Name: Raisin Molasses Gems
Ingredients: 3/4 c. shortening; 1 c. sugar; 1/4 c. molasses; 1 egg; 2 c. all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ginger; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 c. raisins; extra sugar

Raisin Molasses Gems

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. molasses
1 egg
2 c. all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 c. raisins
extra sugar

Instructions

Beat shortening and sugar until fluffy. Add molasses and egg, and beat well. Combine flour, soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and salt. Add to molasses mixture and blend well. Stir in raisins. Cover. Refrigerate unbtil chilled (about an hour) Shape into one-inch balls and roll in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets. bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool 1 minute. Transfer to wire racks. Makes about 3 dozen