A batch of these soft cookies is always a yummy treat!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 1/2 cups raisins
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease baking sheets.
- In a large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, and ginger; blend into the molasses mixture. Stir in raisins. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in preheated oven, or until the center is set. Cool on wire racks.